Gambian Vice-President Badara Alieu Joof has died in India, according to an announcement by the president.
The vice-president died after a short illness, although the president did not mention whether he was receiving treatment in India.
“Fellow #Gambians, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing away of my #VicePresident, His Excellency, Badara Alieu Joof. The sad event took place in India after a short illness. May Allah grant him Jannahtul Firdawsi,” President Barrow tweeted.
President Adama Barrow picked Mr Joof as vice-president after winning re-election in December 2021.
Before assuming the position of vice president, Mr Joof previously served as Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology from 2017 to 2022.
