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The Gambia rejoins Commonwealth
Add a CommentThe Gambia has re-joined the Commonwealth almost five years after ex-President Yahya Jammeh took the country out of the organisation, which he described as “neo-colonial”. He said he was not happy with the Commonwealth for accusing his government of human … Read more →
The Gambia to quit WAFU over officiating
Add a CommentThe Gambia Football Federation (GFF) is considering its position within the West African Football Union (WAFU). The comments come after refereeing controversies at the last two regional tournaments. The GFF has submitted complaints to the regional body and the Confederation … Read more →
The Gambia: Barrow’s inauguration in limbo
Add a CommentIt seems the inauguration of Gambia’s president-elect, Adama Barrow on Thursday, January 19, 2016 may not come on as scheduled following the extension of embattled President, Yahya Jammeh’s term of office. Jammeh’s tenure which expires by midnight today, Wednesday, has … Read more →
Jammeh declares state of emergency in The Gambia
Add a CommentOutgoing Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has declared a 90-day state of emergency a day before his official mandate ends, state TV reports. Regional leaders have been trying to persuade Mr Jammeh to hand over power to Adama Barrow, who defeated … Read more →
Prez. Nana Addo assigns Mahama to represent him at The Gambia
Add a CommentGhana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo would be unable to attend an ECOWAS mini-summit at The Gambia today. For this reason, he has designated his immediate predecessor, President Mahama to represent him at the summit. Before retiring from office, … Read more →
Prez. Mahama arrives in The Gambia to persuade Jammeh to leave office
Add a CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama has touched down in the capital city of The Gambia, Banjul to help mediate in a post-election impasse between incumbent Yahya Jammeh and President-elect Adama Barrow. The President confirmed his arrival in Banjul in a … Read more →
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