Gambia
Gambian incumbent could provoke military intervention
Despite regional efforts at brokering a peaceful transfer of power, the president appears set on staying in office
GambiaAfrican presidents will weigh costs of leaving office
Recent political events in DRC, Ghana and The Gambia raise questions about presidential decisions over leaving office
AfricaNeighbours will seek diplomatic solution in The Gambia
The Gambian president has so far resisted calls from neighbouring countries to respect recent election results
GambiaGambian 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
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