(JollofNews) – President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia Tuesday used his party dominated National Assembly to declare a 90 day state of public emergency in the country less than 24 hours before his term expires. The motion, which was championed by Fabakary Tombong Jatta, majority leader and member for Serrekunda[Read More…]
Politics
Nigerian Warship Heading To Gambia
(JollofNews) – Nigeria has deployed its newest warship, the NNS Unity, to the Gambia ahead of a planned military intervention to enforce the outcome of last month’s presidential election results. The warship which was constructed by the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Limited (CSOIL) will play a vital role in[Read More…]
Gambia’s Tourism Minister Steps Aside
(JollofNews) – The Gambia minister of Tourism and Culture has become the latest minister to walk out of the APRC government of President Yahya Jammeh. Benjamin Roberts who was appointed to the post in September 2014 said he will stepping down from his position on January 18th when Mr Jammeh’s[Read More…]