(JollofNews) – Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh has ruthlessly pursued opponents real and imaginary, and implied more than once that he would kill anyone who defied him. His magnanimous concession speech and promise of a swift handover to president-elect Adama Barrow after 22 years in power has therefore left many scratching[Read More…]
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Head Of Gambian Army Pledges Support To President-Elect Barrow
(JollofNews) – The head of Gambia’s army pledged allegiance to President-elect Adama Barrow in a phone call on Sunday, Barrow’s spokeswoman said on Wednesday, in a key sign of support after his unexpected election victory over the long-standing incumbent, Yahya Jammeh. Barrow, a former real estate developer who once worked[Read More…]
Gambia: Jailed Opposition Members Freed
(JollofNews) – Authorities in the Gambia have on Monday freed the leader of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) and his supporters who were imprisoned for taking part in an ‘unauthorised’ anti-government protest. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe and 18 of his supporters namely; Ousainou Darboe, Femi Peters, Lamin Dibba, Kemesseng Jammeh,[Read More…]