Yahya Jammeh

Gambia: Thousands march for ex-ruler Yahya Jammeh’s return

Thousands of supporters of Gambia's longtime dictator, Yahya Jammeh, have protested for his right to return from exile. But accounts differ on whether an agreement is in place for him to do…

5 years ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Anger in Gambia as the extent of Jammeh-era corruption and brutality surfaces

The extent of corruption and brutality during The Gambia's Yahya Jammeh-era is starting to surface via a truth and reconciliation commission set up by an administration recycled from that of the long-term…

6 years ago

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DW Exclusive interview: President Adama Barrow

How is The Gambia doing one year after the handover of power from Yahya Jammeh, who had ruled the country for over 22 years? President Adama Barrow speaks to DW about the…

7 years ago

Africa·News

Gambians reflect on first year of democracy

One year ago, former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh waved to his supporters for the last time on the tarmac of Banjul airport before fleeing to Equatorial Guinea, where he still lives in…

7 years ago

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Gambia politics: Adama Barrow appoints his cabinet

Gambia's new President Adama Barrow has finally appointed his cabinet and many say the first order of business should be justice for victims of the former president Yahya Jammeh's rule.…

8 years ago

Africa·News

Gambia’s president makes a triumphant return home

Thousands of people lined the streets of Gambia's capital Banjul on Thursday to welcome home new President Adama Barrow days after authoritarian leader Yahya Jammeh fled into exile.…

8 years ago

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Gambia orders investigation into Jammeh’s wealth

Gambia's new government has already got to work, revoking a state of emergency and ordering an investigation into the wealth of exiled former president Yahya Jammeh.…

8 years ago

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Gambia crisis ends as Yahya Jammeh leaves for exile

After 22 years in power, Gambia's former ruler Yahya Jammeh has left the country, ending a political crisis that lasted for more than a month.…

8 years ago

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The Gambia: Yahya Jammeh says he’ll step aside

Former president Yayha Jammeh has finally agreed to leave office, avoiding a military confrontation with West Africa nations.…

8 years ago

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The Gambia: Yahya Jammeh faces military-force ultimatum

West African nations have given The Gambia's former president Yahya Jammeh until Friday at noon to leave office. They have deployed air, land, and sea forces inside the country to support his…

8 years ago

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Gambia Election Crisis: Jammeh lambasts ECOWAS mediators

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8 years ago

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Yahya Jammeh

Gambia: Thousands march for ex-ruler Yahya Jammeh’s return

Anger in Gambia as the extent of Jammeh-era corruption and brutality surfaces

DW Exclusive interview: President Adama Barrow

Gambians reflect on first year of democracy

Gambia politics: Adama Barrow appoints his cabinet

Gambia’s president makes a triumphant return home

Gambia orders investigation into Jammeh’s wealth

Gambia crisis ends as Yahya Jammeh leaves for exile

The Gambia: Yahya Jammeh says he’ll step aside

The Gambia: Yahya Jammeh faces military-force ultimatum

Gambia Election Crisis: Jammeh lambasts ECOWAS mediators

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