(JollofNews) – West African nations have halted their military operation in the Gambia aimed at toppling the regime of President Yahya Jammeh in favour of mediation, report says. According to reports monitored on France 24 Television, regional leaders have given Mr Jammeh a final chance to step down peacefully by[Read More…]
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Torchlight With Michael Scales: Congratulating Gambia’s New President
(JollofNews) – Firstly, may I congratulate President Adama Barrow on becoming the new elected president of the Gambia. The fate of Mr Jammeh is yet to be decided. Many people have tried to second-guess Mr Jammeh for too many years, but he generally proves everyone wrong and does something that[Read More…]
Senegalese Troops Storm Gambia
(JollofNews) – A Senegal led regional force backed by heavy artillery is reported to have entered the Gambia as part of efforts to flush out the country’s long-term ruler, Yahya Jammeh. Mr Jammeh, 51, is refusing to handover power to Adama Barrow, who was declared winner of last month’s election.[Read More…]