Presidential Elections in The Gambia: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica on the Presidential Elections in The Gambia: In presidential elections on 1 December, Gambian voters have expressed their will to see a change of leadership. The European Union wishes to … [Read more...] about Presidential Elections in The Gambia
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Gambian presidential elections
Gambian presidential elections: Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, said: I congratulate Adama Barrow on his victory in the Gambian presidential election on 1 December and President Yahya Jammeh for his statesmanship in respecting the will of the Gambian people and conceding defeat. I also want to praise the Gambian people for conducting the election in a calm and peaceful … [Read more...] about Gambian presidential elections
The Gambia: Freedom House Applauds Peaceful Elections, Urges Peaceful Transition
The Gambia: Freedom House Applauds Peaceful Elections, Urges Peaceful Transition: In response to the release of The Gambia’s December 1, 2016 election results, Freedom House issued the following statement: “Freedom House congratulates the people of The Gambia on a largely peaceful election day,” said Vukasin Petrovic, director for Central, East and West … [Read more...] about The Gambia: Freedom House Applauds Peaceful Elections, Urges Peaceful Transition
African Union Commission Chairperson approves the deployment of 40 short-term observers to the 7 December 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections in the Republic of Ghana
African Union Commission Chairperson approves the deployment of 40 short-term observers to the 7 December 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections in the Republic of Ghana: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has approved the deployment of 40 short-term observers to the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in the Republic … [Read more...] about African Union Commission Chairperson approves the deployment of 40 short-term observers to the 7 December 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections in the Republic of Ghana
A statement by the UK on peaceful elections in Ghana
A statement by the UK on peaceful elections in Ghana: The British Government expresses its concern at recent incidents of political violence in Ghana in the run-up to the presidential and parliamentary elections on 7 December. We condemn all violent acts by the supporters of any political party, including any occurring as a result of holding electoral campaign events close … [Read more...] about A statement by the UK on peaceful elections in Ghana
