(JollofNews) – The expulsion of an EU diplomat from Gambia this month has derailed efforts to unblock aid to one of the world’s poorest countries, the source of thousands of illegal migrants headed to Europe, diplomats say.
Politics
Gambia’s Jammeh Vows To Cling To Power
(JollofNews) – President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia has used an interview with a UK-based magazine to reiterate his desire to cling to power as long as it take and defend the interest of his people.
EU Anger Over Expulsion Of Top Diplomat From The Gambia
(JollofNews) – The European Union (EU) has summoned the Gambian ambassador for an explanation after its representative to the country was expelled.
Gambia’s Jammeh Delivers Foul-Mouthed Rant At Washington
(JollofNews) – President Yayha Jammeh of the Gambia has delivered a foul-mouthed rant at the United States government after it condemned his human rights record and threats to slit the throats of gays and lesbians in the West African country.
Gambia Expels European Union’s Rep
(JollofNews) – President Yahya of the Gambia Friday declared the European Union charge d’Affaires persona non grata and demands her soonest possible departure from the West African country.
Gambia’s Jammeh Clinging On To Power, Says Lawyer Darboe
(JollofNews) -President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia is doing all he could to cling on to power by inducing fear in communities and denying Gambians their constitutional rights to have access to state responsibilities, opposition leader Lawyer Ousainou Darboe of the United Democratic Party has claimed.
Gambia’s UDP Embarks On Second Country-wide Tour
(JollofNews) – The leadership of the Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) is embarking on another country-wide tour to present their vision and initiatives for the country and to expose the ‘two decades of maladministration under a dictatorship in disguise as government’.
Gambian Area Councillor Expelled
(JollofNews) – President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia has expelled the local councillor of Bwiam Ward, Mam Fatou Nyassi-Dukureh, from the ruling APRC party.
Gambia’s Opposition Leader Taunts Jammeh
(JollofNews) – An opposition leader in the Gambia has taunted President Yahya Jammeh for opposing plans by the regional block, Ecowas, to restrict West African presidents to two terms in office.
Embattled Gambian MP Expelled
(JollofNews) – As if being charged with 16 counts of economic crime is not bad enough, Pa Malick Ceesay, National Assembly Member for Lower Saloum constituency, has been expelled from the governing APRC party of President Yahya Jammeh.