(JollofNews) -The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States continues to monitor closely the unsettling political developments in The Gambia, following the successfully conducted elections of December 1, the graceful concession of defeat by President Jammeh on December 2, and the latter’s subsequent reversal of that decision on December[Read More…]
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Gambia: Barrow Extends Olive Branch To Jammeh
(JollofNews) – Gambia’s President-elect Adama Barrow has extended an olive branch to incumbent Yahya Jammeh, telling Newsweek that he will not prosecute the outgoing leader. In an interview with Newsweek, Barrow says he is happy for Jammeh to remain in Gambia once he relinquishes power, despite allegations by members of[Read More…]
Gambia: Religious Leaders Due To Meet Jammeh
(JollofNews) – Muslim and Christian leaders in The Gambia are due to meet President Yahya Jammeh on Thursday to help diffuse political tension in the small West African nation. The meeting is organised by Mr Jammeh at State House and expected to be graced by imams, pastors and other influential[Read More…]