(JollofNews) – The leader of Gambia’s opposition National Convention Party (NCP) has announced his immediate resignation from the party. Dr Lamin Bolongding Bojang, 62, who was appointed to lead the party in next month’s election is succeeded by one Jereba Jammeh. No reasons were given for Dr Bojang’s resignation. During[Read More…]
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ICC’s Bensouda Defends Court’s Position On Gambia
(JollofNews) – The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected accusations that she has turned a blind eye on the gross human rights abuses being committed by the Gambian regime of President Yahya Jammeh. The Gambian government has been criticised by right groups including Human Rights Watch[Read More…]
Gambia 2016: Jammeh Kicks Off Re-Election Campaign
(JollofNews) – President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia is embarking on a nationwide campaign in the run up to next month’s presidential election. Mr Jammeh 51, who has been governing the Gambia since July 1994 and is seeking a fifth presidential term is facing one of his toughest challenge in[Read More…]