(JollofNews) – President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia has rehired Dr Aboubacar Senghore as the country’s Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology and as Religious Affairs nearly a month after his unceremonious removal. Dr Senghore, 48, was sent packing from his office a month ago. No reasons were[Read More…]
Politics
Gambia: Opposition Leader Scorns At Jammeh
(JollofNews) – An opposition leader in the Gambia has renewed his attacks on President Yahya Jammeh, accusing him of using brute force to turn the west African country into an open prison. Omar Amadou Jallow (OJ) of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) said since Mr Jammeh came to power in[Read More…]
Gambia: Military Chief Renews Loyalty Pledge To President Jammeh
(JollofNews) – The head of the Gambian Armed Forces has renewed his ‘unwavering support’, ‘commitment’, ‘loyalty’ and ‘patriotism’ to President Yahya Jammeh and his APRC government. Lieutenant General Ousman Bargie, Chief of Defence Staff of the Gambia Armed Forces said the Gambia under the leadership of President Jammeh has registered[Read More…]