(JollofNews) – The European Parliament Tuesday passed a resolution deploring what it called the constant reports of harassment, arbitrary detention, persecution and forced disappearance of members of the political opposition, independent journalists and human right defenders by the APRC regime of President Yahya Jammeh. The resolution said fundamental freedom and[Read More…]
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Gambia’s Jammeh To Embark On Countrywide Tour
(JollofNews) – Gambia’s president Yahya Jammeh will Thursday begin a 24-day tour which will take him to all five regions of the country The tour which is in line with his constitutional mandate will avail Mr Jammeh the opportunity to meet with the electorates, know their concerns and work towards[Read More…]
Gambia’s Opposition Leader Warns Against Election Boycott
(JollofNews) – An opposition leader in the Gambia has warned against boycotting elections in the West African nation. The Gambia will hold presidential elections in December 2016, with legislative and local polls to follow in April 2017 and April 2018 but some opposition leaders are considering boycotting elections due to[Read More…]