(JollofNews) – The leader of Gambia’s opposition National Convention Party (NCP) has announced his immediate resignation from the party. Dr Lamin Bolongding Bojang, 62, who was appointed to lead the party in next month’s election is succeeded by one Jereba Jammeh. No reasons were given for Dr Bojang’s resignation. During[Read More…]
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Gambia Notifies UN Of ICC Pullout
(JollofNews) – The Gambia has notified the United Nations that it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, the third African country to give formal notice of a pullout, a UN spokesman said Monday. South Africa and Burundi also ignored appeals from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to reverse their decisions[Read More…]
Gambia 2016: Candidates Begins Election Campaign
(JollofNews) – Campaigning for December 1st presidential polls kicked off in the Gambia, after the main opposition figure called for transparent and fair ballots. Candidates contesting next month’s presidential election in the Gambia have today launched their campaign with incumbent Yahya Jammeh setting the ball rolling. Mr Jammeh of the[Read More…]