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The Gambia's reform programme could prove elusive

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GAMBIA

The dismissals follow growing public criticism of the lack of urgency and policy direction of the new administration and came on the same day Barrow concluded a three-day retreat…

Intervention in The Gambia may prove unique

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GAMBIA

For over a month, Jammeh rebuffed diplomatic efforts by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to accept Adama Barrow's victory in the December 1 presidential…

The Gambia will see a tight presidential race

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THE GAMBIA

Barrow, elected in 2016 as an independent backed by an opposition coalition, has sought to build a political base and prolong his stay in power. His decision to seek another term…

New Gambian president will re-engage the West

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GAMBIA

If Barrow is inaugurated, it will mark the first peaceful transfer of power since the country gained independence. Incumbent Yahya Jammeh, who seized power in a 1994 military…

Gambia's new president to gain international support

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GAMBIA

GAMBIA: Opposition triumph as incumbent concedes

West African bloc will raise voters' expectations

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WEST AFRICA

Out of ECOWAS’s 15 member states, only Togo and The Gambia do not have a two-term stipulation. However, the regional organisation is pushing for every member state to set such…

African exodus will crimp ICC

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AFRICA

Over the past decade, the African Union (AU) has criticised the ICC for its exclusive focus on prosecuting African suspects and accused it of meddling in states' domestic affairs…

Focus on West will aid new Gambian government

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GAMBIA

GAMBIA: Focus on West will aid new government

Constitutional change will aid Gambian president

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GAMBIA

GAMBIA: Constitutional change will aid president

Gambian democracy faces threat of renewed backsliding

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GAMBIA

GAMBIA: Coup fears intensify as president refutes poll