The Gambia: who's for president? Gambians go to the polls later this year to choose a president for the third time since the beginning of the second republic in 1996. Although months away, the election has generated unprecedented interest as it is expected to be the closest fought ever. Sheriff Bojang reports.

New AfricanNbr. 2006, January 2006

Linked as:

Extract


The Gambia: who's for president? Gambians go to the polls later this year to choose a president for the third time since the beginning of the second republic in 1996. Although months away, the election has generated unprecedented interest as it is expected to be the closest fought ever. Sheriff Bojang reports.

In July 1994, a group of junior army officers led by Lieutenant Yahya Jammeh dislodged the 30-year rule of Sir Dawda Jawara. Following a constitutional review and referendum, Jammeh transformed his Armed Forces Pro...

See the full content of this document

Sponsored links




ver las páginas en versión mobile | web

ver las páginas en versión mobile | web

© Copyright 2012, vLex. All Rights Reserved.

Contents in vLex United Kingdom

Explore vLex

For Professionals

For Partners

Company