Tag: Yayha Jammeh

Oludolapo Adelana January 5, 2017

‘Gambian President, Jammeh hiring mercenaries after election defeat’

Gambian president Yayha Jammeh has begun recruiting mercenaries since his defeat at the polls, according to reports from Buzzfeed. Reports say that Jammeh has been in contact with fighters used by…

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Oludolapo Adelana December 30, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Over 15 Boko Haram insurgents killed in gun battle with troops in Borno A fierce battle between Nigerian troops and…

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Oludolapo Adelana December 10, 2016

U.N. Security Council condemns Jammeh for rejecting polls

The United Nations Security Council on Saturday condemned Gambia President Yahya Jammeh's rejection of election results announced last week. Jammeh on Friday who spoke with the country's state TV, demanded for fresh…

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Oludolapo Adelana December 5, 2016

Buhari congratulates Gambian President-elect Barrow

President Muhammady Buhari has congratulated President-elect of Gambia, Adama Barrow. Buhari congratulated Barrow on Monday in a telephone conversation. "I spoke with Gambian President-Elect Mr Adama Barrow on the phone…

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Oludolapo Adelana December 2, 2016

Opposition candidate leads in Gambia’s election

Opposition candidate Adama Barrow has taken an early lead in the Gambian presidential election after 75 per cent of the votes were counted, the electoral commission said on Friday. Barrow,…

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