(JollofNews) – Gambia’s main opposition figure has challenged the country’s electoral body to discharge its duties in a transparent and fairly manner. Adama Barrow said a lot is at stake in next month’s presidential election and him and his colleagues in the opposition will only accept the results that is[Read More…]
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Gambia 2016: Opposition Coalition Gets Green Light Take On Jammeh
(JollofNews) – The electoral commission of the Gambia Wednesday accepted the nomination of Adama Barrow as the main challenger of President Yahya Jammeh in next month’s elections. Mr Barrow, 51, is heading a coalition of opposition parties including the Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), the National Reconciliation Party[Read More…]
Gambia Television’s Boss Fired, Detained
(JollofNews) – The managing director of the Gambia’s state-owned Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) is reported to have been sacked and taken into custody by agents of the National Intelligence Agency. Momodou Sabally 42, was sacked and arrested this morning for undisclosed reasons. The father of four was appointed[Read More…]