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Gambia Shelters Opposition Leader Amid Cameroon Election Turmoil

11/24/2025

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Issa Tchiroma Bakary (Cameroonian opposition leader) is being hosted by Gambia on humanitarian grounds after a contested election.
Paul Biya, at age 92, was declared winner with 53.66% of the vote, provoking protests as Tchiroma claimed victory before official results.
Gambia's Information Ministry says it is sheltering Tchiroma to ensure his safety amid post-electoral tensions.
Gambia is consulting with regional partners, including Nigeria, to seek a negotiated resolution.

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Issa Tchiroma Bakary (Cameroonian opposition leader) is being hosted by Gambia on humanitarian grounds after a contested election.
Paul Biya, at age 92, was declared winner with 53.66% of the vote, provoking protests as Tchiroma claimed victory before official results.
Gambia's Information Ministry says it is sheltering Tchiroma to ensure his safety amid post-electoral tensions.
Gambia is consulting with regional partners, including Nigeria, to seek a negotiated resolution.