The United Nations Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, has wrapped up a three-day visit to The Gambia, reaffirming the UN’s strong support for the country’s democratic and constitutional reform efforts. During his visit, Mr. Simão met with President Adama Barrow and commended the ongoing[Read More…]
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Three U.N. Peacekeepers From Senegal Killed In Central Mali
Three peacekeepers from Senegal were killed and five seriously injured after their convoy hit an improvised explosive device in central Mali, the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the country and Senegal’s army said on Tuesday. Mali is struggling to stem an Islamist insurgency that took root after a 2012 coup and[Read More…]
UN’s Mama Fatima Singhateh In Philippines To Assess Child Abuse Situation
UN Special Rapporteur Mama Fatima Singhateh is currently on a visit to Philippinnes, JollofNews can report. The former Gambian justice minister is this week expected to meet the Justice Secretary of Philippines to discuss a “macro perspective” of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Madam Singhateh arrived in Philippines[Read More…]
Ebrima G. Sankareh Is Back
Following social media reports that the government spokesperson has parted ways with President Adama Barrow, Ebrima G. Sankareh has today resumed his responsibilities, JollofNews has learnt. The government spokesperson was among the Gambia’s advance party to the last UN 77th General Assembly in New York. However, when the President and[Read More…]
So, Ebrima G. Sankareh Should Not Be Toyed With Despite…
The Gambia government spokesperson might not be of the fighting age but the dexterity that he claimed to have displayed against Doomi Reew Mi made him a force to be reckoned with. Government mouthpiece Ebrima G. Sankareh had a rude interruption to his meal at a New York restaurant on[Read More…]
Barrow’s Statement At The 77th UN General Assembly
Ladies and Gentlemen, I bring you warm greetings from the People of The Gambia and wish that we have a successful and fruitful 77th Session. It is regrettable that we could not convene a proper general summit over the last two years due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Allow me, therefore,[Read More…]
Gambians To Protest Against Barrow In New York Today
The city of New York is today expected to see a protest against the Gambian leader currently in the US for the 77th General Assembly. Gambians in the US have reportedly rallied to demonstrate against Mr. Barrow’s handling of issues back home. Details of Thursday’s planned protest were scanty but[Read More…]
Senegal’s Ex-army Chief Appointed As UN Military Adviser
A former Chief of General Staff of the Senegalese army will be taking over from his Uruguayan counterpart Humberto Loitey as UN military advisor. It’s the beginning of a new chapter for General Birame Diop. After a successful career at the national and regional level, he will now put his[Read More…]
UK, US, UN, EU, Canada Congratulate Gambians For Peaceful Polls
(JollofNews) – The United States and the United Kingdom have congratulated the people of Gambia on the peaceful conduct of presidential polls in the country. The United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU) have also sent congratulations to Gambians and the president-elect Adama Barrow. The December 1 polls was won[Read More…]
UN Envoy Urges Gambia To Free Jailed Opposition Figures
(JollofNews) – The special representative of the UN secretary general for West Africa and Sahel urged Gambia’s government Thursday to release an opposition leader and dozens of his supporters from prison. In April this year, Ousainou Darboe of the United Democratic Party and a host of his colleagues were sentenced[Read More…]
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