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More8 years ago
West Africa troops to secure Gambia power transfer
President Barrow has said he would return from Senegal to the Gambia once a security sweep is complete.
West Africa troops to secure Gambia power transfer
More8 years ago
Gambia’s ex-ruler escorted into exile
Yahya Jammeh finally relinquishes power and is escorted by regional leaders into a plane headed for Equatorial Guinea.
Gambia’s ex-ruler escorted into exile
More8 years ago
Gambia’s Jammeh asks for deadline extension
The Gambia’s long-time ruler asks the West African bloc ECOWAS to extend a midday deadline for him to step down.
Gambia’s Jammeh asks for deadline extension
More8 years ago
Gambia ruler given noon deadline to quit
African forces intervening in the Gambia give long-time ruler Yahya Jammeh until Friday noon to quit office.
Gambia ruler given noon deadline to quit
More8 years ago
UN to vote on backing ECOWAS action in Gambia
The 15-member council is expected to endorse action by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on ensuing crisis in Gambia.
UN to vote on backing ECOWAS action in Gambia
Nigeria8 years ago
West African states may intervene in Gambia
The United Nations and the African Union have offered support to the Economic Community of West African States for the intervention.
West African states may intervene in Gambia
More8 years ago
Gambia's Barrow in Senegal amid crisis
Senegalese President Macky Sall accepted a request to host Barrow in Dakar "until his inauguration."
Gambia's Barrow in Senegal amid crisis
Economic Divide8 years ago
Gambia: On the brink of conflict
At first, it seemed like an ordinary defeat: in Gambia, President Jammeh initially accepted his loss, but then rescinded the announcement.
Gambia: On the brink of conflict
More8 years ago
ECOWAS to visit Gambia again over election row
ECOWAS heads of state are due in Gambia for second time in a bid to resolve a dispute over votes.
ECOWAS to visit Gambia again over election row
More8 years ago
Gambia mediation ‘to remain peaceful for now’
Liberia's president says ECOWAS will not deploy military forces to the West African country gripped by political crisis.
Gambia mediation ‘to remain peaceful for now’
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