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| Gambia Declared Islamic Country by Marince(op): 9:41pm On Dec 12, 2015 |
Yahya Jammeh Speaking with state TV, Jammeh noted that the move marks a break with the colonial past and it is line with Gambia’s “religious identity and values”. Explaining his decision, the president said: “As Muslims are the majority in the country, the Gambia cannot afford to continue the colonial legacy”. Gambia’s population of 1.8 million people are 95% Muslim. Jammeh assured citizens of other faiths that no dress code would be imposed and they would still be able to practice freely. READ ALSO: Celebrities Receives Plots Of Lands From Gambian President Over his 21-year presidency, Jammeh has earned the reputation of an animated orator for making surprise declarations. In 2007, the president claimed to have found a cure for Aids. In November 2015, he announced that he would outlaw female genital mutilation after continuous international pressure. However activists have noted that more international pressure is needed for the president to pass his declaration into law.
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| Re: Gambia Declared Islamic Country by Mordecai(m): 9:47pm On Dec 12, 2015 |
Hope the 5% do not lose their liberties. #Proudly5% |
| Re: Gambia Declared Islamic Country by Marince(op): 9:50pm On Dec 12, 2015 |
m sure they would be treated equally with a but |
| Re: Gambia Declared Islamic Country by bustykasa(f): 9:54pm On Dec 12, 2015 |
Christians should better leave dat country ASAP. 1 Like |
| Re: Gambia Declared Islamic Country by doublewisdom: 9:56pm On Dec 12, 2015 |
Big mistake . 1 Like |
| Re: Gambia Declared Islamic Country by MrOmoyemi: 10:01pm On Dec 12, 2015 |
Y |
| Re: Gambia Declared Islamic Country by Chanchit: 10:16pm On Dec 12, 2015 |
bustykasa:Na so e easy to just leave? |
| Re: Gambia Declared Islamic Country by Marince(op): 10:20pm On Dec 12, 2015 |
bustykasa:talk is cheap |
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