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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…

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…

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

Gambian truth commission could prompt security risks

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GAMBIA

GAMBIA: Truth commission could prompt security risks

Intervention will quickly end Gambian impasse

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GAMBIA

GAMBIA: Intervention will quickly end Gambian impasse

Poll gains will give Gambian president strong mandate

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GAMBIA

GAMBIA: Poll gains will give president strong mandate