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Gambia: 'Dead Men Don't Vote'
IPS, 29 November 2016
"Dead men don't vote," said a Gambian political activist known as Mama Africa. She spoke during an event on the side-lines of the 59th Session of the African Commission on Human… Read more »
Gambians Votes in 'Climate of Fear'
Since staging a successful coup 22 years ago, President Yahya Jammeh has used arbitrary arrests, torture and kidnapping as a way to pressure journalists and civil society to impose self-censorhip, a report by Human Rights Watch has said.
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Gambia: Elections in a 'Climate of Fear'
DW, 29 November 2016
Gambians go to the polls on December 1 to elect a new president. Incumbent Jammeh has been in power for 22 years - and plans to stay on. Those who criticize him suffer harsh… Read more »
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Gambia: President Warns Against Election Protest
Al Jazeera, 30 November 2016
The Gambia President Yahya Jammeh, who has been in office for more than two decades, has warned that even peaceful protests will not be permitted after the upcoming election. Read more »
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Gambia: Presidential Election Must Be Free and Fair, Says Opposition Candidate
RFI, 29 November 2016
The main opposition contender in Gambia's forthcoming presidential polls has called on the African Union to help ensure a free and fair election. Adama Barrow, who is representing… Read more »
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Gambia: Presidential Candidate Vows to Free All Political Prisoners
Foroyaa, 28 November 2016
The people of the Kombos accorded Adama Barrow, the coalition presidential candidate a tumultuous welcome particularly the major settlements of Brikama, Farato, Busumbala, Lamin,… Read more »
InFocus
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President Yahya Jammeh faces a stiff challenge amid growing civilian protests and political parties that have formed a united front against his rule. Read more »
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A new report by Human Rights Watch describes how the government of President Yahya Jammeh has used a crackdown on the opposition, domination of state media, and state resources Read more »
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Since staging a successful coup 22 years ago, President Yahya Jammeh has used arbitrary arrests, torture and kidnapping as a way to pressure journalists and civil society to impose ... Read more »
