In an attempt to strengthen his grip on power, President Adama of the Gambia has sacked his deputy and two other ministers. Vice President Ousainou Darboe who is also leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) was sent packing from his post this morning. Two other ministers from Mr Darboe’s[Read More…]
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Gambia’s Bar Association Sides With Sacked Parliamentarian
The Gambia’s Bar Association has expressed ‘serious concern’ at President Adama Barrow’s decision to revoke the nomination of Ya Kumba Jaiteh from the country’s National Assembly describing it as ‘unconstitutional and ‘ultra vires’. The Bar Association said it is of the strong opinion that the executive decision purportedly revoking the[Read More…]
Senegal’s President Sall Wins Second Term
(JollofNews) – Senegal’s President Macky Sall has won a second term, of five years, following Sunday’s election. He took 58% of the vote in the poll in which he faced four challengers, but was accused of preventing some of his main rivals from running. Two well-known opposition figures were barred[Read More…]
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