Gambia

Myanmar faces genocide accusations for persecuting Rohingya

Nov 12, 2019 08:29

Myanmar’s government faces accusations of involvement in genocide regarding the persecuted Rohingya Muslims in a lawsuit filed by Gambia at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
AIDS patients sue Gambia’s ex-president over fake cures

Jun 01, 2018 18:48

Three people living with AIDS in Gambia are suing former president Yahya Jammeh, alleging he detained and abused them as guinea pigs to test his supposed cure, one of their lawyers said.
Police arrest more than 50 supporters of ex-president Jammeh in Gambia

Feb 20, 2017 20:37

Gambian police have detained more than 50 supporters of ex-president Yahya Jammeh for harassing followers of new leader Adama Barrow, police officials say.
Gambia’s Barrow arrives home from Senegal

Jan 26, 2017 21:05

The Gambia’s newly-elected President Adama Barrow has returned to the nation after his predecessor finally agreed to cede power under international pressure and went into exile.
New Gambian president set to return from Senegal on Thursday

Jan 25, 2017 21:34

President Adama Barrow is set to return from neighboring Senegal to the Gambia after his predecessor Yahya Jammeh finally quit power and left the country.
West African troops in Gambia to secure transfer of power to new president

Jan 22, 2017 19:37

Hours after the Gambia's former President Yahya Jammeh left the country after 22 years in power, West African troops approached the capital to secure the arrival of President Adama Barrow from Senegal.
UNSC approves resolution backing new Gambian president

Jan 20, 2017 09:33

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously approved a resolution endorsing efforts by some West African countries to ensure the respect of “the will of the people” in The Gambia.
West African states prepare Gambia military intervention

Jan 17, 2017 15:07

Nigeria and some other African countries are preparing a joint force to intervene militarily in the Gambia if President Yahya Jammeh does not hand over power to opposition leader Adama Barrow.
Gambia’s leader urged to avoid ‘bloodbath’

Jan 15, 2017 09:52

Mali’s president has urged the long-time leader of the Gambia, Yahya Jammeh, to step down from power and not cause a potential “bloodbath” in the African country by clinging on to power despite his election defeat and causing popular outrage.
Nigerian lawmakers vote to offer asylum to Gambia's president

Jan 12, 2017 20:36

Nigerian lawmakers have voted to offer Gambian President Yahya Jammeh asylum if he hands over power to opposition leader Adama Barrow, who was declared the winner of the country's December presidential election.