(JollofNews) – President Yahya Jammeh’s plans to resettle in his home village, Kanilai, is being blocked in case he starts a rebel movement, an architect of the victorious opposition coalition said. Mr Jammeh,51, conceded defeated in last week’s election and said he would hand over power to President-elect Adama Barrow[Read More…]
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Gambia: President-Elect Adama Barrow Makes Nationwide Address
(JollofNews) – Gambia’s newly elected president, Adama Barrow has addressed the nation for the first time since defeating President Yahya Jammeh in last week’s electon. Mr Barrow said progress is being made to facilitate a smooth transfer of power and his administration comprises Gambians of integrity and competence who are[Read More…]
Gambia’s New Leader Claims Military’s Support
(JollofNews) – Gambia’s President-elect Adama Barrow vowed Thursday to set up a South Africa-style truth commission as he claimed the army’s support after his surprise election in the west African nation. Barrow, whose shock victory this month ended the 22-year rule of Yahya Jammeh, said the country’s chief of the[Read More…]