(JollofNews) – Fellow Gambians, my first preoccupation, as president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces and a patriot and the most sacred at that is to preserve at every instance and in every circumstance the lives of Gambians and this is a duty I hold sacrosanct. I have always pride[Read More…]
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Gambia’s Jammeh Steps Aside For ‘Peace Sake’
(JollofNews) – President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia Saturday told his people that he is relinquishing power in their supreme interest and for peace and security of the country. In a late night televised address, Mr Jammeh said he has always put above and everything else the independence of the[Read More…]
The Defining Moment For The Gambia
(JollofNews) – The declaration of the results of the 1 December 2016 polls was one of the most eventful developments in the political history of the Gambia since Independence. This was the first time an opposition candidate won an election against an incumbent whose power was so entrenched that many[Read More…]
45,000 Gambian Refugees Arrived In Senegal
(JollofNews) – Around 45,000 people are now reported to have arrived in Senegal from The Gambia – according to the Senegalese Government, amid the ongoing political uncertainty as Senegalese and West African troops entered the country on Thursday. It is feared that more people may continue to flee as the[Read More…]
Leaders Due In Gambia For Crunch Talks With Jammeh
(JollofNews) West African leaders are due in the Gambian capital, Banjul, on Friday to convince the country’s sit-tight president Yahya Jammeh to accept the outcome of the December 1st election and relinquish power. Mr Jammeh has been given until midday on Friday to leave office or be forced out by[Read More…]
Live: Senegal Halts Military Operation In Gambia, Gives Jammeh Midday Ultimatum
(JollofNews) – West African nations have halted their military operation in the Gambia aimed at toppling the regime of President Yahya Jammeh in favour of mediation, report says. According to reports monitored on France 24 Television, regional leaders have given Mr Jammeh a final chance to step down peacefully by[Read More…]
Senegalese Troops Storm Gambia
(JollofNews) – A Senegal led regional force backed by heavy artillery is reported to have entered the Gambia as part of efforts to flush out the country’s long-term ruler, Yahya Jammeh. Mr Jammeh, 51, is refusing to handover power to Adama Barrow, who was declared winner of last month’s election.[Read More…]
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