Gambia’s Jammeh Loses To Barrow
The Gambia's president of 22 years Yahya Jammeh will be replaced by a property developer, Adama Barrow, after losing the general election. Mr Jammeh, who came to power in a coup in 1994, has agreed...
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Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh Loses To Adama Barrow
The Gambia’s President, Yahya Jammeh, has lost the Gambian election to an estate agent, Adama Barrow, who led a collation of seven opposition parties. The head of The Gambia’s electoral...
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh ‘concedes Defeat’
President Yahya Jammeh, who has ruled The Gambia for 22 years since he staged a coup, has conceded defeat to opposition leader Adama Barrow, the chairman of the electoral commission said on Friday....
Gambia’s President Jammeh ‘to Concede Defeat’
The Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh is about to concede defeat, the electoral commission chairman has told the BBC. Mr Jammeh, who has been in power for 22 years, faced estate agent Adama Barrow in...
Over Half of 53 Constituencies In Favour of Opposition
Presidential election polls closed at 17:00 GMT throughout the 1,422 polling stations in 53 constituencies in the seven administrative regions of The Gambia. Barrow beat incumbent President Yahya...
Yahya Jammeh, What Do You Have Up Your Sleeve?
Can we now talk about Yahya Jammeh? The man who wears the most suspicious smile in the world. A cheery face is the last you would expect of an African warrior as masculine as Mr Jammeh , the man who...
Jammeh Bans Internet, International Calls
The Gambia has banned the internet and international phone calls as presidential elections are held in the West African state. Officials have also banned demonstrations to prevent unrest after the...
Gambia Says EU Cannot Observe December 1 Presidential Polls
The European Union (EU) cannot observe upcoming presidential elections in the Gambia. Authorities in the West African country have refused the EU observer team access to monitor the process. ‘‘We...
Don’t Light An Electoral Bushfire
The Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh has warned his supporters that violence was like "bushfire" that could destroy the country, as he called for peaceful campaigning ahead of highly anticipated...
PPF Asks Gambia Gov’t To Drop Charges Against Journalist
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) in a letter to Yahya Jammeh, President of Islamic Republic of The Gambia expressed concerned over the sentenced of four years of imprisonment to journalist Alhagie...
Gambian Wrestler Ali Mbengu Dies Trying To Cross the Mediterranean
A popular Gambian wrestler has drowned while crossing the Mediterranean trying to reach Europe, his coach says. Ali Mbengu, known to his fans as “Mille Franc”, was on a boat travelling from Libya...
Gambia Wrestler ‘Mille Franc’ Drowns Crossing Mediterranean To Europe
Many migrants are prepared to risk all to get from Libya to Europe A popular Gambian wrestler has drowned while crossing the Mediterranean trying to reach Europe, his coach says. Ali Mbengu, known to...
Gambian Wrestler Drowns Trying To Reach Europe
A wrestler from The Gambia has died trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Italy, his coach has told AFP news agency. Ali Mbengu, 22, drowned last Friday when the boat he was travelling in...
First Female Gambian Presidential Candidate Withdraws
In a statement sent to AFP, Isatou Touray said she was dropping out of the contest "so as to offer my unflinching support and cooperation to the coalition" of opposition parties which last month...
The Invisible Fisheries Could Drive Nutrition Security In Ghana
The country is indeed blessed with abundant natural resources, yet one that is unduly exploited is oyster. Given its vast benefits and accessibility in the country, one keeps wondering the challenges...
President Jammeh Of Gambia Is True Freedom Fighter And Deep Frying Pan
What the talk is about Debate erupted over why President Yaya Jammeh of Gambia should show up face among world leaders paying last respect to South African freedom fighter and peace maker Nelson...
Princess Shyngle Teases Fans With Kente Themed Bikin Photos
Ghana Based Gambian Actress/Producer/Model, Princess Shyngle is back at it again as she releases new teasing promo photos. The “Why should I get married actress” looks super hot in kente bikini...
Gambia Sacks 27 Government Officials Accused of Corruption as President Yahya Jammeh Runs for Fifth Term
Authorities in Gambia have sacked 27 government officials including 10 permanent secretaries on suspicion of having fraudulently acquired official cars and other items.
The officials are being...
Basic Human Rights Violations In Gambia, Amnesty Ghana appeals to President Mahama to “save” the Gambia
Amnesty International, Ghana, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to use his current position as the Chairman of ECOWAS to urge President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia to respect and protect the...