Gambia’s exiled former long-term ruler Yahya Jammeh has vetoed a proposed electoral alliance between his party and the governing party of President Adama Barrow. Executive members of Mr Jammeh’s party have agreed in principle to throw their weight behind Mr Barrow in the December election with the promise of an amnesty for Mr[Read More…]
Politics
What The Heck Does Yahya Jammeh Want?
Once again Yahya Jammeh has made a very expensive political mistake. In 2016, he made the costly mistake of arresting and lynching opposition activist, Ebrima Solo Sandeng, for holding a peaceful demonstration without a permit before burying his body in Tanji village. Then he arrested and jailed several opposition figures[Read More…]
Gambia Secures UN Human Rights Council Seat
After 2 years of hard campaign, The Gambia through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in New York, made history on successfully securing a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the first time. The Gambia will commence its 3 year term from January 2022 to December[Read More…]
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