Gambian vice president dies after ‘short illness’ in India

Gambia's President Adama Barrow on Wednesday, January 18, confirmed the death of Vice President Dr. Badara Alieu Joof.

Joof died in India while receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. Sharing the news on Twitter, Barrow wrote;

    “Fellow Gambians, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing away of my  Vice President, His Excellency, Badara Alieu Joof. The sad event took place in India after a short illness. May Allah grant him Jannahtul Firdawsi.”