(JollofNews) – Authorities in the Gambia have launched a crackdown on opposition activists following President Yahya Jammeh’s annulment of the December 1st election results, which was won by the opposition. Officers of the feared National Intelligence Agency (NIA), who reports directly to the president, and are responsible for protecting state[Read More…]
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ECOWAS Standby Force Authorised To Intervene In Gambia
(JollofNews) – Leaders of the West African regional grouping have officially authorized a so-called Ecowas Standby Force (ESF) to intervene militarily in The Gambia and enforce the outcome of a presidential election earlier this month if defeated President Yahya Jammeh refuses to give up power when his mandate expires on[Read More…]
Gambia: Lawyer Darboe Hits Back At President Jammeh
(JollofNews) – A former leader of the Gambia’s opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, has hit back at President Yahya Jammeh accusing him of being economical with the truth. Mr Jammeh during a meeting with members of the African Bar Association last Wednesday, accused Mr Darboe of being[Read More…]
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