(JollofNews) – Last ditch attempt by regional leaders to persuade Gambia’s President Jammeh to give up power peacefully at the end of his term have ended in Banjul without any breakthrough. According reports, which have not been officially confirmed, Presidents Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia and ex-President[Read More…]
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Thousands Fleeing Gambia As Political Standoff Deepens
(JollofNews) – Thousands of Gambians including women, children and the elderly are fleeing the Gambia to neighbouring Senegal and Guinea-Bissau as the political standoff over last month’s election results deepens. President Yahya Jammeh is refusing to handover power to opposition candidate Adama Barrow who was declared winner of the election[Read More…]
Gambia: African Union Tells Jammeh To Step Down Or Face Serious Consequences
(JollofNews) – The Peace and Security Council of the African Union Friday told President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia to handover power next week or face serious consequences. Mr Jammeh, 51, has ruled the Gambia for 22 years and is due to handover power next week following his surprised defeated[Read More…]
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