Gambia’s bill to unban FGM: tradition vs women’s rights
Gambia could become the first country in the world to repeal a ban on FGM if a bill currently making its way through parliament becomes law. It is an issue that has…
Political crisis deepens in Gambia
Just hours before the end of his term in office, Gambia's incumbent President Yahya Jammeh is showing no sign of leaving, with parliament extending his term.…
Investment outlook for West Africa
The West African landscape has had a busy start to the year, with a new administration in Ghana, political uncertainty in The Gambia and continued foreign exchange shortage in Nigeria…
AFCON 2017: Kabananga strikes as DR Congo stun Morocco
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Thousands fleeing to Senegal amid Gambia crisis
The UN says thousands of people are fleeing Gambia and crossing into neighbouring Senegal.…
Gambia Crisis: Talks fail as president refuses to step down
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Gambia’s top court to rule on Yayha Jammeh election case
Gambia's Supreme Court is expected to hold a hearing after the ruling party launched an appeal for a rerun of last month's presidential election.…
Gambia Election Crisis: Jammeh lambasts ECOWAS mediators
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West African bloc to ‘uhold the result’ of Gambia election
The West African regional bloc said on Saturday (December 17) it will uphold the election result in Gambia, despite outgoing President Yahya Jammeh saying he will not step down.…
UN tells Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh to step down
The UN has told Gambia's president that he must step down by January 19 when his term ends. Yahya Jammeh is refusing to accept defeat in the presidential election and mediation efforts…
Gambia opposition warns of ‘likely conflict’ if president stays
Gambia opposition warns of 'likely conflict' if President Yahya Jammeh does not accept election defeat. Jammeh has contested election win for opposition leader Adama Barrow…