(JollofNews) – The newly appointed Chinese ambassador to Banjul, Zhang Jiming, Thursday presented his letters of credence to the Gambian vice president and minister for Women’s Affairs, Dr Aja Isatou Njie-Saidy. Speaking to local reports after the meeting at State House, Ambassador Jiming said the Chinese government attached great importance[Read More…]
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Gambia: In Acceptance Speech, UDP’s Adama Barrow Vows To Kick Jammeh Out
(JollofNews) – The National Chairman of the United Democratic Party, Alhaji Dembo Byforce Bojang, the Acting Party leader and Secretary General Aji Yam Secka, honorable members of the Central Committee representing the party structures from all the Regions, party militants, Members of the diplomatic Corps, members of the press, ladies and[Read More…]
Gambian Opposition Names Election Candidate After Predecessor Jailed
(JollofNews) – Gambia’s main opposition party named a new leader on Thursday to challenge President Yahya Jammeh in a December election after the jailing of its previous candidate. The United Democratic Party said it had chosen Adama Barrow, a 51-year-old businessman, to lead its campaign to end Jammeh’s 22-year rule[Read More…]