Mkiliman
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Akiongea kupitia runinga ya taifa, Rais Jammeh ametangaza kutoyakubali matokeo ya uchaguzi ikiwa ni siku chache tangu ampigie simu na kumpongeza Adam Barrow kuwa ndie mshindi na kuahidi kumpa ushirikiano wote unaostahili.
Yahya Jammeh ambaye aliingia madarakani kwa njia ya mapinduzi mwaka 1994, alishindwa na mpinzani ambaye alipata zaidi ya asilimia 45.
Marekani imetangaza kupinga vikali kauli ya Yahya Jammeh.
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Speaking on state TV, Mr Jammeh cited "abnormalities" in the vote and called for fresh elections.
Mr Jammeh, who came to power in a coup in 1994, suffered a shock defeat to Adama Barrow, who won more than 45% of the vote.
The US "strongly condemned" Mr Jammeh's statement.
"This action is a reprehensible and unacceptable breach of faith with the people of The Gambia and an egregious attempt to undermine a credible election process and remain in power illegitimately," said state department spokesman Mark Toner.
Mr Barrow, a property developer, is due to take office in late January. Mai Ahmad Fatty, the head of his transition team, told Reuters they were "consulting on what to do", adding: "As far as we are concerned, the people have voted. We will maintain peace and stability and not let anyone provoke us into violence."
The Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, with a population of fewer than two million.
Gambia leader Yahya Jammeh rejects election result - BBC News
Yahya Jammeh ambaye aliingia madarakani kwa njia ya mapinduzi mwaka 1994, alishindwa na mpinzani ambaye alipata zaidi ya asilimia 45.
Marekani imetangaza kupinga vikali kauli ya Yahya Jammeh.
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Speaking on state TV, Mr Jammeh cited "abnormalities" in the vote and called for fresh elections.
Mr Jammeh, who came to power in a coup in 1994, suffered a shock defeat to Adama Barrow, who won more than 45% of the vote.
The US "strongly condemned" Mr Jammeh's statement.
"This action is a reprehensible and unacceptable breach of faith with the people of The Gambia and an egregious attempt to undermine a credible election process and remain in power illegitimately," said state department spokesman Mark Toner.
Mr Barrow, a property developer, is due to take office in late January. Mai Ahmad Fatty, the head of his transition team, told Reuters they were "consulting on what to do", adding: "As far as we are concerned, the people have voted. We will maintain peace and stability and not let anyone provoke us into violence."
The Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, with a population of fewer than two million.
Gambia leader Yahya Jammeh rejects election result - BBC News