(JollofNews) – The flag bearer of the opposition coalition in the Gambia is heading to the country’s electoral commission to file his nomination as president Yahya Jammeh’s main challenger in next month’s elections. Adama Barrow, 51, is being accompanied to the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) office on Bertil Harding Highway,[Read More…]
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Gambia’s First Female Presidential Aspirant Endorses Coalition Standard Bearer
(JollofNews) – Fellow Gambians it is with deep sense of patriotism and humility that I wish to hereby recognise Mr Adama Barrow as the coalition flag bearer. I also hereby unreservedly endorse his candidature and to congratulate him and the entire opposition, leaders and delegates for an unprecedented achievement in[Read More…]
Gambia President Yahya Jammeh ‘Silencing Critics’
(JollofNews) – President Yahya Jammeh of The Gambia is using violence to silence critics in the lead-up to presidential election in December and pressure is needed to stop it, Human Rights Watch (HRW) says. Mr Jammeh has denied similar allegations in the past. He will be seeking re-election for a[Read More…]