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Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:36:08 GMT
Losing Presidential Candidate Calls for Calm As Opposition Contests Election Result
[RFI] The runner-up in Gambia's presidential election has called on his supporters to remain calm as he prepares to challenge the results of the weekend polls in court, if it is necessary to do so.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:30 GMT
Yankuba Jarju Scores 6th League Goal for So Cholet
[The Point] Gambian striker, Yankuba Jarju scored his sixth league goal of the season for his French third tier side SO Cholet during their 1-1 home draw against Avranches in their wee-15 fixture of the French Championnat National (Third Division Lea...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:29 GMT
Mama Kandeh Hails Gambians for Maintaining Peace
[The Point] Mama Kandeh, the presidential candidate for GDC has thanked Gambians for maintaining peace during the campaign, and called on them to continue the same trend during election and after election.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:19 GMT
Good Morning President - Congratulations Mr. President!
[The Point] Gambians last Saturday went to the polls to elect a new leader in what is seen as the first-ever presidential election since the ouster of former President Yahya Jammeh.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:14 GMT
Int'l Idea Hails Gambia's Peaceful Election
[The Point] Press release: We the Moral Guarantors of the Code of Conduct for Presidential Candidates signed on 11 November 2021: wish to congratulate all the Presidential Candidates and voters for going about their civic duties and exercising their ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:11 GMT
GRCS Launches Covid-19 Protection Project
[The Point] The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) in partnership with the International Federation for Red Cross (IFRC) on Monday 28th November 2021 launched the Impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable children project at GRCS headquarters in Kanifing.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:08 GMT
Barrow Re-Elected With Over 53 Percent of Votes
[The Point] Incumbent President Adama Barrow has won the December 4th 2021 presidential election with a landslide victory, securing over 53% of total votes cast.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:03 GMT
Darboe Urges Citizens to Maintain Peace for the Security of Tourism Season
[The Point] Ousainou Darboe, leader of United Democratic Party (UDP), on Saturday after casting his vote for the December 4th elections urged citizens to maintain peace and stability for the security of the country's tourism sector.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:00 GMT
This Is the Most Decisive Election in Gambia History - Halifa Sallah
[The Point] Halifa Sallah, leader of the Peoples Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) has said that this year's election is the most decisive election in Gambian history.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:07:55 GMT
Charles Njie Says Dec 4th Election 'Free, Fair'
[The Point] John Charles Njie, chairperson of TANGO has said that the December 4th presidential election organised by the Independent Electoral Commission is "free and fair."

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:07:52 GMT
Observers Describe Youths Turnout Massive
[The Point] Election observers on Saturday have said that the turnout of this year's elections especially by the youths is massive compared to the previous elections in the country.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:07:49 GMT
Ablie Jallow Scores in Seraing Defeat Over Club Brugge
[The Point] Scorpion's midfielder Ablie Jallow scored his fourth Belgian league goal during his side RFC Seraing 3-2 away defeat to Club Brugge during their week-17 fixture of the Belgian First Division League played at the Jan Breydelstadion on Satu...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:07:48 GMT
What Will the New FOCAC Meeting Bring to Us?
[The Point] From 29th to 30th November, the Eighth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was successfully held in Dakar.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:07:45 GMT
IFRC Africa Regional Director Assures Gambia Red Cross Society
[The Point] Mohammed Omer Mukhier, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) regional director for Africa has said that he is pleased with The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) delivering results, adding: "I promise you th...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:07:42 GMT
Kairo Survivor Society President Urges Gambians to Keep to Rule of Law
[The Point] Ebrima Mustapha Jawneh, president of Kairo Survivor Led Crisis Society has advised Gambians and non-Gambians residing in The Gambia to keep to the rule of law and maintain peace and stability during and after the forthcoming presidential ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:07:39 GMT
Darboe, Kandeh, Faal "Reject" Election Results
[The Point] Three candidates have rejected the results of the December 4th presidential election, citing series of observations.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:07:38 GMT
Athletics Boss Diack Dies in Senegal
[The Point] Diack, who was convicted of corruption last year, was president of World Athletics (formerly the International Association of Athletics Federations, IAAF) from 1999 to 2015.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:06:32 GMT
Supreme Court Dismisses Freedom of Expression Case Brought By Activist Bai Emil Touray
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Supreme Court on Tuesday, 7th December 2021 dismissed a freedom of expression suit brought by Bai Emil Touray seeking declaration that section 60 of the Criminal Code which criminalizes free speech, is unconstitutional.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 07:52:11 GMT
The Gambia's 55-Year-Old Marbles Voting System Is Simple but Difficult to Cheat
[The Conversation Africa] The Gambia's President Adama Barrow has been declared winner of the election held on 4 December. Barrow received around 53% of the vote cast while his closest rival at the polls, Oussainou Darboe, got 28%.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 07:47:43 GMT
Supreme Court to Deliver Judgment in Freedom of Expression Case Today
[Foroyaa] The Supreme Court will today, 7thNovember 2021 deliver judgment in a freedom of expression case brought by former GPU President Bai Emil Touray seeking declaration that section 60 of the Criminal Code which criminalizes free speech, is unco...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 07:47:41 GMT
Let the Rule of Law Prevail
[Foroyaa] It is in the interest of every body in this country that peace and tranquility prevail. We have gone through intense nomination and campaign that took three weeks during which huge crowds of supporters traversed the streets without incident...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 06:18:29 GMT
Why ECOWAS Troops Are Still in the Gambia - Barrow
[Premium Times] Mr Barrow defeated dictator Yahya Jammeh in 2016 to become the country's third president, but Mr Jammeh had declined to relinquish power.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:31:48 GMT
Gambia's Election Result Sends Out Caveat to Liberia's Opposition Ahead of 2023 Presidential Elections
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- No one expected Adama Barrow to win - but the incumbent President of The Gambia easily won re-election, receiving 53% of the vote after last Saturday's vote.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:18:59 GMT
Presidential Election in the Gambia
[State Department] The United States applauds the Gambian people for ensuring their voices were heard in their presidential election on December 4. Gambians cast their votes with a turnout of nearly 90 percent of registered voters in a free and fair ...

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:27:16 GMT
#GambiaDecides - Buhari Felicitates Adama Barrow On Re-Election
[Premium Times] Mr Buhari also commended Gambians for their high sense of civility, maturity and patriotism.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 04:53:50 GMT
Police Fire Teargas At Opposition Protest
[Premium Times] At about 7:20 p.m. local time, the officers fired teargas to disperse the massive crowd of supporters, leaving many scampering for safety.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 04:23:56 GMT
Barrow Declared Poll Winner, Opposition Candidates Join Forces to Reject Results
[RFI] UPDATE 11PM: Gambia's Independent Electoral Commission declared incumbent President Adama Barrow the winner of the presidential election late Sunday evening with 53 percent of the vote. Earlier Sunday afternoon, three Gambia presidential candid...

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:57:40 GMT
Gambians Have Voted
[Foroyaa] Burning IssuesDecember 6, 2021

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:57:37 GMT
IEC Chairman Declares Adama Barrow Elected As President
[Foroyaa] The Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, yesterday, 5th December, 2021, declared Adama Barrow, the presidential candidate of the National People's Party, elected as President of the Republic of The Gambia.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 04:56:04 GMT
Gambians Vote for Stability
[DW] Gambia has reelected President Adama Barrow by an unexpectedly wide margin, despite the incumbent's broken promises. In a vote conducted by marbles, the nation has passed the democracy test, writes Claus Stäcker.



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