Gambia

  • Mar 24, 2017
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Gambian truth commission could prompt security risks

A truth commission will please the president’s supporters but could cause unease among elements of the security services

Gambia
  • Mar 1, 2017
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Constitutional change will aid Gambian president

A previous age limit of 65 for presidential and vice-presidential candidates has been scrapped by parliament

Gambia
  • Feb 15, 2017
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Focus on West will aid new Gambian government

The UK foreign secretary has welcomed The Gambia's planned return to the Commonwealth later this year

Gambia
  • Jan 23, 2017
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Intervention in The Gambia may prove unique

A regional military force ensures President Adama Barrow can take office as his predecessor goes into exile

Gambia
  • Jan 20, 2017
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Intervention will quickly end Gambian impasse

A West African military force has entered The Gambia as the outgoing president refuses to leave office

Gambia
  • Jan 12, 2017
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Immunity deal could be key to ending Gambian impasse

Regional efforts to ensure a peaceful transfer of power could include diplomatic protection for the incumbent president

Gambia
  • Jan 5, 2017
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Gambian incumbent could provoke military intervention

Despite regional efforts at brokering a peaceful transfer of power, the president appears set on staying in office

Gambia
  • Dec 21, 2016
  • 7 min read

African presidents will weigh costs of leaving office

Recent political events in DRC, Ghana and The Gambia raise questions about presidential decisions over leaving office

Africa