The Government of The Gambia has announced that Mr. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, Cameroonian opposition leader, arrived in the country on November 7, 2025.
In a statement, the government says Mr. Bakary is being hosted temporarily on humanitarian grounds, in the spirit of African solidarity, to ensure his safety while discussions continue to pursue a peaceful and diplomatic resolution to post-electoral tensions in Cameroon.
The government reaffirms its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all AU Member States and ensures The Gambia won’t be used as a base for subversive activity against any state.
The Government is engaging with regional partners, including Nigeria, to support a peaceful outcome and will keep the public informed.
