Cherno M. Jallow
Cherno M. Jallow is a retired diplomat and newly appointed chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in The Gambia. He has an extensive background in international relations, having served at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations in various capacities around the world, including conflict zones such as Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Jallow completed his law studies at the University of The Gambia and was called to the Bar in 2024. His appointment as IEC chairman is for a seven-year term.
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IEC Deputy Chairman Cherno M. Jallow participated in discussions about electoral integrity.
Gambia stands at crossroads as Senegal battles whirling HIV issue
Gambia· 2026-03-03
IEC Vice Chairperson Cherno M. Jallow insisted that the Commission had already provided the necessary responses.
FPAC demands clarity over IEC D8M unaccounted fundsGambia· 2025-10-30
Mr. Cherno M. Jallow is a retired diplomat who worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before joining the United Nations.
New IEC chair, Foreign Affairs minister appointedGambia· 2025-07-10
