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December 6, 2021

‘Travel apartheid’: Nigeria condemns UK’s Covid red list | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: ‘Travel apartheid’: Nigeria condemns UK’s Covid red list Nigeria’s inclusion on UK’s red list after cases of the Omicron Covid variant were linked to travel from the country has been condemned as “travel apartheid”. – The Guardian reports. Gambia elections: Adama Barrow... Read More

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Gambia

September 12, 2019

Sex tourism is thriving in the Gambia, but is it wrong if it is consensual?

West Africa has sex tourism situation. I would ordinarily call it a ‘problem’ but I believe the situation requires more nuance than that. In Nigeria, sex tourism manifests as white homosexual men choosing long connecting flights that have a long term detour through Lagos to engage the country’s queer community. In Ghana and Gambia, the... Read More

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September 9, 2017

Gambian President Barrow confirms Fatoumata Tambajang as Vice-President

Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has confirmed Fatoumata Tambajang as his vice president. The confirmation ends an eight-month dispute which questioned her appointment. Barrow had selected Tambajang in January after he took over powers but was unable to swear her in due to a law that prevented senior citizens from taking up the position. “President Barrow... Read More

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Gambian president, Barrow, fires officials loyal to Jammeh

by Omoleye Omoruyi Gambian President, Adama Barrow on Wednesday fired Gambia’s Central Bank Governor and three other bank officials that are loyal to former dictator, Yahya Jammeh. Central bank senior officer, Nuha Barrow, said the dismissals are part of Barrow’s attempt to resuscitate democracy in the country. This is coming after Barrow ordered the removal... Read More

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Senegal’s President calls Buhari, lauds him on Gambia

Senegal’s President Macky Sall has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his role in ensuring peaceful transition of government in The Gambia. The Senegalese leader made the commendation in a telephone conversation he had with Buhari according to a statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina.... Read More

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February 19, 2017

Osinbajo represents Nigeria at Adama Barrow’s inauguration (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Acting president Yemi Osinbajo represented Nigeria at the Presidential inauguration of Gambia’s president, Adama Barrow in Banjul on Saturday. This is according to a statement by Osinbajo’s senior special assistant on media and publicity, Laolu Akande. “Ag. President Osinbajo represents Nigeria at Gambia’s presidential inauguration of Adama Barrow in Banjul today. He... Read More

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February 18, 2017

Gambian President Adama Barrow to be officially inaugurated on Saturday

by Azeez Adeniyi Gambian president, Adama Barrow will on Saturday be officially sworn in at the Independence Stadium in Banjul, the country’s capital. The inauguration coincidentally falls on The Gambia’s 52nd Independence Day celebration. US Department of State, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield is ecpected to be at the event. Barrow... Read More

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February 9, 2017

ECOWAS troops to stay in Gambia for 3 additional months

West African troops will stay in Gambia for three more months as President Adama Barrow continues reforms in the army. In a statement released by Barrow’s office on Wednesday, it said the troops has its mandate extended by three months. The troops had entered Gambia after former President Yahya Jammeh refused to leave power despite... Read More

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January 29, 2017

Barrow removes ‘Islamic’ from Gambia’s official name

Gambian President Adama Barrow has removed “Islamic” from the official name of The Gambia. Barrow in a news conference said the country will now be called The Republic of The Gambia. Former President Yahya Jammeh had renamed the country “Islamic Republic of The Gambia” in 2015.

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January 27, 2017

President Adama Barrow arrives Gambia (PHOTOS)

Gambian President Adama Barrow on Thursday arrived Banjul after spending weeks in neighbouring Senegal. Barrow was forced to flee after his predecessor Yahya Jammeh refused to step down following his loss at the December 1 Presidential election. Barrow took the oath of office in the Gambian Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. Gambians took to the street... Read More

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January 26, 2017

BREAKING: President Adama Barrow returns to Gambia

Gambian President Adama Barrow on Thursday arrived his country weeks after fleeing to neighbouring Senegal. Barrow had taken his oath of office in Dakar Senegal after for President Yahya Jammeh refused to leave power. Gambians came out in their multitudes to give Barrow a resounding welcome. Gambians wearing T-shirts with Barrow’s picture blew whistles, banged... Read More

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January 24, 2017

Yahya Jammeh allowed to keep his 13 luxury cars

Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh will be allowed to take his 13 luxury cars with him on exile to Guinea. A spokesman to President Adama Barrow on Tuesday said an agreement was reached on Saturday to facilitate Jammeh’s exit from Gambia. “What is very clear is that arrangements were made and the government was fully... Read More

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January 23, 2017

Gambian President Barrow announces Jammeh’s ex-minister as Vice-President

Gambian President Adama Barrow has appointed an ex-minister to former President Yahya Jammeh as Vice President. Barrow appointed Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang, a former health minister Jallow-Tambajang had persuaded all the opposition parties to come together and field a single candidate. Spokesman Halifa Sallah said she was appointed to correct the gender balance in Barrow’s administration. “Consideration... Read More

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January 23, 2017

No immunity deal for Yahya Jammeh – Barrow

Former Gambian leader, Yahya Jammeh, has not been granted immunity, according to a member of Adama Barrow’s coalition. Mai Fatty, an executive member of the coalition said Barrow rejected a proposal by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to protect Jammeh from prosecution. Senegal’s foreign minister Mankeur Ndiaye confirmed that “no deal’’ had... Read More

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January 23, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. Buhari appeals to Senate for Magu’s confirmation as EFCC chairman President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate, urging the lawmakers to confirm Ibrahim Magu as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). 2. Jammeh departed Gambia on Tinubu’s plane The former leader... Read More

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January 22, 2017

“What’s wrong with going on vacation?” | See our top 10 quotes from the past week

This week has been a mix of failures and victories co-existing in one space. For the people of The Gambia, it was a case of being saved by the bell. While thousands of Gambians fled their homes in anticipation of bloodshed following Yahya Jammeh’s insistence on remaining the country’s leader, Adamu Barrow got sworn-in -in... Read More

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January 22, 2017

ECOWAS troops enter Gambia ahead of Adama Barrow’s arrival

ECOWAS troops have entered The Gambia to secure the tiny West African country ahead of President Adama Barrow’s arrival. This is after former President Yahya Jammeh agreed to step aside and travelled to Guinea where he would settle down with his family. A Senegalese General leading the troops said the army entered Gambia to “control... Read More

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January 22, 2017

This is the deal Yahya Jammeh signed before stepping down (READ)

The deal signed by former Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh before agreeing to step down has been revealed. According to SaharaReporters, the deal was brokered by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN) as well as Presidents Mohammed Ould Abdel Aziz of Mauritania and President Alpha Conde... Read More

Adama Barrow, AU, deal, ECOWAS, Gambia, UN, Yahya Jammeh

January 21, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: Buhari’s Gambian gambit as Borno burns

by Farooq Kperogi Gambians are our West African brothers and sisters who deserve our help in their hour of need. I get that. But no one can truly help the other when they are themselves in need of help when they are wracked by internal turmoil. President Buhari has no business being in Gambia’s business... Read More

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January 21, 2017

DELE MOMODU: A WEEK OF INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY

by Dele Momodu “Every person in Ghana, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinion, colour, religion, creed, or gender, shall be entitled to the fundamental human rights and freedoms of the individual contained in this chapter but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for public interest…” The Ghanaian Constitution,... Read More

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January 21, 2017

I am stepping down – Yayha Jammeh (WATCH)

Former president of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh has confirmed that he will be relinquishing power. The decision followed Friday’s final peace move by Conde and Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. In a seven-minute state broadcast, Jammeh said he was committed to ensuring a peaceful resolution and that no blood is shed. He said, “Fellow Gambians,... Read More

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January 21, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Biafra, Hillary Clinton and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are even just downright ridiculous. We, we make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list... Read More

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January 20, 2017

Osinbajo briefed on situation in The Gambia

Acting president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has been briefed about the situation in The Gambia. Special assistant to the Osinbaj on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande stated this on Friday evening via his Twitter account. He said, “VP Osinbajo on return to Abuja receives update and briefings on the situation in Gambia and also briefings from... Read More

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January 20, 2017

Gambia: Sirleaf, Conde arrive Banjul to convince Jammeh to step down

Presidents of Liberia and Guinea, Ellen Sirleaf and Alpha Conde arrived Banjul, capital of Gambia to hold last minute talks with Yayha Jammeh to convince him to step down. ECOWAS gave Jammeh a noon deadline to vacate office. Jammeh on Friday asked for an extension of the deadline to 4pm. Adama Barrow was sworn in... Read More

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January 20, 2017

Yahya Jammeh sacks his cabinet, says he will govern himself

Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has sacked his cabinet following mass resignations. Only three ministers had stayed with Jammeh as the expiration of his tenure approached Thursday midnight. The veteran ruler has said he would govern himself as he clings onto power even as Adama Barrow was sworn-in as President on Thursday. Jammeh is currently... Read More

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Adama Barrow, Gambia, political crisis, Yahya Jammeh

January 20, 2017

Okeoma Ibe: Why ECOWAS must not relent in showing Jammeh out

by Okeoma Ibe There are several reasons why the West African regional grouping ECOWAS should not allow Yahyah Jammeh to stay in office beyond January 19, but three stand out – a bad precedent, violation of the will of the majority of the Gambian people and violation of regional norms and standards. Gambian dictator, Yahya... Read More

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January 20, 2017

ECOWAS gives Jammeh till noon, suspends military actions

ECOWAS has given former President of Gambia, Yahya Jammeh one last chance to leave Banjul. West African troops who have already crossed the border were ordered to halt till noon on Friday when Jammeh’s deadline elapses. “We think that up until the last minute there is still a solution through dialogue,” said Marcel de Souza,... Read More

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January 20, 2017

UN Secretary-General assures Gambia’s president of full support

United Nations General Secretary, Antonio Guterres on Thursday called Gambia’s President, Adama Barrow to assure him of his support. A UN spokesmen said Guterres “told President Barrow of his full support for his determination, and ECOWAS’s historic decision, with the unanimous backing of the Security Council, to restore the rule of law in The Gambia... Read More

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January 19, 2017

The Thread: Adama Barrow, president of The Gambia

Adama Barrow has been sworn in as the President of Gambia, meaning that Jammeh has no place in the country, except as a citizen, even though he still has not left the state house. Do see below: https://twitter.com/adama_barrow/status/822121501272981510 The Gambian Navy Led by Rear Admiral Sarjo Fofana, have abandoned Jammeh. allegiance will be passed to... Read More

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