(JollofNews) – The government of the Gambia has warned against the celebration of 22 July military coup which brought former President Yahya Jammeh and his regime to power. Mr Jammeh’s supporters are planning to mark the 23rd anniversary of the revolution which they have credited for transforming the Gambia into[Read More…]
Politics
Gambia Goes After Ex-Ruler’s Finances, Associates
(JollofNews) – President Adama Barrow of the Gambia Thursday sworn-in a three-man commission to probe numerous allegations of mismanagement of public funds, abuse of office, and willful violations of public funds by the former President Yahya Jammeh and his associates. The commission is headed by veteran lawyer Surahata B. Janneh[Read More…]
Gambian Army ‘Hostile Elements’ Working Against Gov’t
(JollofNews) – The head of a West African force maintaining security in The Gambia told AFP Friday that army officials loyal to veteran former leader Yahya Jammeh were plotting against the new government. West African troops were first sent to The Gambia in January to compel Jammeh to relinquish power[Read More…]