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FILE PHOTO: Court hearings in case against Myanmar on alleged genocide of Rohingya

World Feb 23

Gambia urges U.N. court to continue Rohingya genocide case

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

World Dec 03

A Gambian election commission worker stands beside ballot boxes as he arrives to prepare a polling station ahead of the presidential election in Banjul, Gambia, December 3, 2021. Photo by Zohra Bensemra/REUTERS
Gambia will head to polls in 1st election after ousting dictator

While the 2016 elections that removed Jammeh from power after 22 years saw Gambians go from fear to elation, many are still not satisfied with the progress the nation has made.

By Abdoulie John, Carley Petesch, Associated Press

World Feb 18

Gambia’s new president faces inauguration as nation cheers

Thousands gathered Saturday for the ceremony marking the inauguration of Gambia's new president as this West African nation celebrates wider freedoms.

By Abdoulie John, Associated Press

World Jan 19

Gambians flee as new president is sworn in, fearing violence from political showdown

The Gambia’s new President Adama Barrow took the oath of office Thursday in neighboring Senegal, while current ruler Yahya Jammeh refuses to leave office.

By Larisa Epatko

World Jan 18

Gambian parliament extends president’s term despite loss

The Gambian National Assembly voted Wednesday to keep President Yahya Jammeh in power for three more months, one day before the scheduled inauguration of his successor Adama Barrow.

By News Desk

Dec 13

Gambian president resists defeat after saying he would concede election

By Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako

“I hereby reject the results,” the west African leader said on national television Friday.

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Dec 02

Gambia president to concede defeat after 22 years in office

By Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako

Yahya Jammeh, who led the West African nation of Gambia for the past 22 years, is expected to concede defeat real estate developer Adama Barrow.

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Jan 05

2 men charged in U.S. in attempted Gambia coup

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Two men have been charged in the United States with conspiring to help overthrow the government in the tiny West African nation of Gambia, federal prosecutors said Monday.

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