Gambia
Gambian democracy faces threat of renewed backsliding
The decision by the president to contest the election results raises the prospect of new military coup
GambiaNew Gambian president will re-engage the West
Opposition candidate Adama Barrow wins surprise presidential election as incumbent Yahya Jammeh concedes defeat
GambiaGambia's new president to gain international support
In a surprise victory, opposition candidate Adama Barrow is set to be declared winner of the presidential poll
GambiaGambian election will not be free or fair
The refusal to allow EU observers for next month's presidential poll heightens fears of an empty contest
GambiaProspects for West Africa in 2017
A number of states look to consolidate economic growth; others face democratic backsliding and terrorism threats
West AfricaProspects for Africa politics and security to end-2016
Several elections, festering conflicts and resurfacing insurrections shape the region's outlook
AfricaChina recognises Gambia to warn Taipei
Beijing has poached a diplomatic ally from Taiwan for the first time in nearly a decade
TaiwanAfrica term limit block belies shifting regional views
When term limit extensions provoke instability, regional support for the leaders in question cannot be assured
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