(JollofNews)– President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia has used the state opening of the country’s National Assembly to renew his pledge to introduce Sharia law in the Muslim dominated West African nation. Sharia is an Islamic canonical law based on the teachings of the Quran and the traditions of Prophet[Read More…]
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Gambian Opposition Form Inter—Party Committee To Work For Unity
(JollofNews) – In their bid to have a single opposition candidate against incumbent Gambian President Yahya Jammeh in the forthcoming presidential elections scheduled for December 2016, an Inter-party Committee on Opposition Unification, held a meeting on Tuesday afternoon to discuss unity amongst the opposition parties. The objective of the conference[Read More…]
Former Gambian Activist Regrets Opposing Jammeh
(JollofNews) – A former US-based Gambian pro-democracy activist who was a vocal critic of the Gambian regime has expressed regret for his past activities against President Yahya Jammeh.
China’s Gambia Gambit Meant To Pressure President
(JollofNews) – Taiwan’s top security agency said on Monday China’s move to set up diplomatic ties with one of the island’s former African allies was meant to put pressure on President-elect Tsai Ing-wen to “fall in line” before her inauguration on May 20.
Dr Iweala calls for more civil society participation
By Abdoulie JohnDr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the visiting World Bank Managing
OJ exposes Jammeh’s political tactics
By Kemo ChamOutspoken Gambian opposition leader, Omar Jallow (OJ), has rubbished Yahya
Senegalese High Commissioner in Gambia sacked
By Frederick TendengPresident Abdoulaye Wade, on Thursday, 11th February, 2010,
Jammeh calls for more sacrifices (2)
As nation celebrate 45By Abdoulie John“We must be ready to work harder and for longer hours
Jammeh refutes accusations of ‘bad governance’
By Abdoulie JohnCelebrations marking Gambia’s 45th Independence
Jammeh’s Independence message
Honesty and PatriotismToday marks the 45th Anniversary of our country’s Independence, and as we celebrate with joy and
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