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UNSC approves resolution backing new Gambian president
Jan 20, 2017 09:33The 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.
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West African states prepare Gambia military intervention
Jan 17, 2017 15:07Nigeria 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.
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Gambia’s leader urged to avoid ‘bloodbath’
Jan 15, 2017 09:52Mali’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.
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Nigerian lawmakers vote to offer asylum to Gambia's president
Jan 12, 2017 20:36Nigerian 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.
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Gambian minister resigns amid political impasse
Jan 10, 2017 13:02Gambian Communication Minister Sheriif Bojang has left his post in protest at President Yahya Jammeh’s refusal to concede defeat in last month's election.