“This is the day we've been waiting for,” Sanna told me as he and hundreds of Gambians gathered outside their country's embassy in Dakar, Senegal to celebrate the inauguration today of President Adama Barrow. Barrow took the oath of office at the ...and more »
A social media restriction which forced people in The Gambia to use virtual private networks (VPN) to access whatsapp application has been lifted as the clock ticks for the exit of ex-President Yahya Jammeh. AdChoices. ADVERTISING. inRead invented by ...and more »
Senegal's army spokesman said its troops have entered Gambia to ensure incumbent leader Yahya Jammeh cedes power to the country's newly inaugurated president. A West African regional force, including Senegalese troops, had been poised on ...and more »
Senegal has allegedly deployed troops in the Gambia after President Yahya Jammeh refused to leave his post. Nigeria and Ghana also intend to take part in the invasion. 0 comments 101 share. Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana to invade Gambia. 59624.jpeg.and more »
Yahya Jammeh has flown out of Banjul to make way for Adama Barrow, in Gambia's first democratic transition of power. Ruth Maclean in Banjul, and agencies. Sat 21 Jan 2017 16.42 EST First published on Sat 21 Jan 2017 11.25 EST. Share on Facebook ...and more »
West African troops have crossed the border into the Gambia as part of regional efforts to support the democratically elected president in a his lingering showdown with his predecessor, Yahya Jammeh. “We have entered Gambia,” Colonel Abdou Ndiaye, ...and more »
By Hélène Caux | 20 January 2017. Gambia aid during political uncertainty. Some 40 tons of food aid arrived in the Ziguinchor region of Senegal on Thursday. Distribution to recent arrivals and host families should start shortly. © UNHCR/Helene caux ...and more »
The Gambia's incoming president said he favours launching a "truth and reconciliation commission" to investigate possible crimes committed by the outgoing leader of 22 years. Speaking to the Associated Press on Saturday, Adama Barrow urged caution ...and more »
Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh, who for weeks had refused to step down after losing the recent election, has confirmed that he has decided to relinquish power. "I have decided today in good conscience to relinquish the mantle of leadership of this ...and more »
The Gambia's ex-leader Yahya Jammeh has flown out of the country he ruled for 22 years and into exile, bringing an end to a protracted political crisis following presidential elections last month. The longtime ruler refused to step down after a ...and more »