Gambia

  • Feb 7, 2007
  • 7 min read

GAMBIA: Jammeh consolidates hold on power

President Yahya Jammeh secured another landslide majority for his Alliance for Patriotic...

Gambia
  • Dec 15, 2006
  • 8 min read

PROSPECTS 2007: Polls challenge West African stability

Despite expectations of sustained economic growth, West Africa is likely to face significant...

  • Sep 22, 2006
  • 1 min read

GAMBIA: Jammeh set for five more years at helm

President Yahya Jammeh stands for re-election today, facing a divided opposition coalition, which...

Gambia
  • Mar 23, 2006
  • 1 min read

GAMBIA: Foiled coup plot strengthens Jammeh's hand

The government yesterday said that it had foiled a coup plot, top military officials had been...

Gambia
  • Feb 24, 2006
  • 7 min read

GAMBIA: Political climate opens in time for AU summit

President Yahya Jammeh on February 18 reconciled with former President Dawda Jawara, whom he...

Gambia
  • Dec 9, 2005
  • 7 min read

PROSPECTS 2006: Ivorian crisis blights regional growth

Most of West Africa has enjoyed relative political stability and strong economic growth since...

  • Nov 1, 2005
  • 7 min read

WEST AFRICA: Pressure on Africa-EU migration will grow

Thirteen illegal immigrants were killed by security forces while trying to gain access to Spanish...

West Africa
  • Aug 2, 2005
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Addis summit key to reforms

The African Union (AU) has scheduled an extraordinary summit in Addis Ababa on August 4 to...

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