(JollofNews) – President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia is due to give a televise address to the nation few hours after he conceded defeat to president-elect Adama Barrow. Mr. Jammeh, 51, has governed the Gambia since July 1994 and has won four previous elections. But yesterday Gambians decided against giving[Read More…]
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Gambia 2016: Presidential Election Results And Find Out How Your Area Voted
(JollofNews) -Thousands of Gambians are casting their votes in today’s presidential election. The small West African nation of less than two million people has been ruled by President Yahya Jammeh since 1994, when the then 29-year-old seized power in a bloodless coup. Mr Jammeh who is eyeing a fifth term[Read More…]
Gambia 2016: Candidates Begins Election Campaign
(JollofNews) – Campaigning for December 1st presidential polls kicked off in the Gambia, after the main opposition figure called for transparent and fair ballots. Candidates contesting next month’s presidential election in the Gambia have today launched their campaign with incumbent Yahya Jammeh setting the ball rolling. Mr Jammeh of the[Read More…]
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