Once again, President Adama Barrow has embarked on his ritualistic “Meet the People’s Tour”, which will no doubt cost the Gambian tax payers millions of Dalasis; even far much more than the amount budgeted for it. This is considering the numerous other hidden costs such as the loss of several[Read More…]
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Gambia 2016: Jammeh Kicks Off Re-Election Campaign
(JollofNews) – President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia is embarking on a nationwide campaign in the run up to next month’s presidential election. Mr Jammeh 51, who has been governing the Gambia since July 1994 and is seeking a fifth presidential term is facing one of his toughest challenge in[Read More…]
Jammeh Warns Against Meddling In Gambia’s Affairs
(JollofNews) – President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia has called on foreign countries to stop meddling in the internal affairs of his country. He said the Gambia is a sovereign nation and would not submit to the dictates of any powers. The tiny West African state is being ruled with[Read More…]
Gambia’s Opposition Candidate Hits Back At Jammeh
(JollofNews) – An opposition candidate in the forthcoming Gambian elections has condemned President Yahya Jammeh’s threats to bury his critics and opponents ‘nine feet deep’. Halifa Sallah of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) said peace and war are not bred through lectures but are nurtured through[Read More…]
Gambia’s Jammeh Set To Begin Nationwide Tour Today
(JollofNews) – After postponing his constitutionally mandated Meet the People’s Tour, Gambia’s president Yahya Jammeh will Monday begin a 24-day tour which will take him to all five regions of the country. The tour will avail Mr Jammeh the opportunity to meet with the electorates, know their concerns and work[Read More…]
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