(JollofNews) – Muslim and Christian leaders in The Gambia are due to meet President Yahya Jammeh on Thursday to help diffuse political tension in the small West African nation. The meeting is organised by Mr Jammeh at State House and expected to be graced by imams, pastors and other influential[Read More…]
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Regional Leaders Meet Adama Barrow As Political Standoff Continues
(JollofNews) – Four visiting leaders from the regional group Ecowas have held a meeting with President-elect Adama Barrow and other members of the opposition coalition aimed at diffusing political tension in the small West African nation. The meeting was held at the luxurious Coco Ocean Hotel after Liberian president Ellen[Read More…]
No Deal Reached In Gambia’s Political Standoff
(JollofNews) – Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is heading a mediation delegation to Gambia on behalf of West Africa’s ECOWAS bloc, said no deal had been reached on Tuesday to end a deepening political crisis. “It is not time for a deal. It is not something that can happen[Read More…]