(JollofNews) – Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh has ruthlessly pursued opponents real and imaginary, and implied more than once that he would kill anyone who defied him. His magnanimous concession speech and promise of a swift handover to president-elect Adama Barrow after 22 years in power has therefore left many scratching[Read More…]
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How Did Gambian President Jammeh Stage His Own ‘Ousting’ From Office
(JollofNews)– The long-string of titles of His Excellency, Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya AJJ Jammeh Babili Mansa belies his unadulterated love for power. So, how could a man whose unadulterated love for power graciously concede defeat to a little-known former estate agent, Adama Barrow in the presidential election on[Read More…]
Head Of Gambian Army Pledges Support To President-Elect Barrow
(JollofNews) – The head of Gambia’s army pledged allegiance to President-elect Adama Barrow in a phone call on Sunday, Barrow’s spokeswoman said on Wednesday, in a key sign of support after his unexpected election victory over the long-standing incumbent, Yahya Jammeh. Barrow, a former real estate developer who once worked[Read More…]
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