Nothing stops a people ready to take back their country. Despite the closure of the internett and international telephone lines people are determined to vote Jammeh out. Early morning voting!! Dr. Isatou Touray
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A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone
Gambia's lontime ruler, Yahya Jammeh, is facing the biggest political challenge of his 22 years in power.
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh faces the biggest threat to his 22-year rule as the 880,000 Gambians eligible to vote head to the polls following two weeks of unprecedented rallies by an energised opposition.
The country's 1,400 polling stations opened at 08:00 GMT on Thursday for an election overshadowed by an internet blackout, a protest ban and accusations of vote rigging.
The winner will serve a five-year term in Gambia, a tiny former British colony in west Africa .......................
AFP: Gambians go to the polls in presidential vote
Gambians cast their ballots in the country's presidential election which sees veteran incumbent Yahya Jammeh seeking a new five-year term in a race against opposition hopeful Adama Barrow and former ruling party MP Mama Kandeh.
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone