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Gambia’s ex-president Yahya Jammeh has been accused of rape by three women

According to a report released by two human rights group on Wednesday, three women levelled allegations of rape and sexual assault against the ex-president of Gambia Yahya Jammeh while he was in office. The identities of these women are anonymous except one – 23-year-old former beauty queen Fatou “Toufah” Jallow, who recently told the BBC... Read More

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May 23, 2017

Former Gambian dictator, Jammeh, allegedly stole $50m

by Omoleye Omoruyi Another African president has been caught with his fingers in the country’s cookie jar, allegedly. This time it’s Gambia’s former president, Yahya Jammeh who has been reportedly stolen “at least” $50m through a state telecoms company. BBC reported that a court has ordered that his remaining assets be frozen. The Justice Minister, Abubacarr Tambadou,... Read More

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May 10, 2017

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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January 30, 2017

West African troops recover weapons from Jammeh’s residence

Weapons have been discovered at the residence of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh. The ECOWAS force said a top Gambian general was also arrested at the residence on Monday. Senegalese General Francois Ndiaye said the arms and ammunition were found in Jammeh’s residence in his home village of Kanilai. “All the weapons and ammunitions are... Read More

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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

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Why Big Brother Naija is holding in South Africa – Multichoice Multichoice, organisers of reality TV show, Big Brother Naija have given reasons behind the decision to shoot the show in South Africa. 2. Babachir Lawal: Presidency lied in its letter to the Senate – Sani... 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 24, 2017

Reuben Abati: Once upon a time in Gambia

by Reuben Abati I have very vivid memories of my last visit to The Gambia. This was in 2013 when President Goodluck Jonathan paid a two-day visit to the country. In the course of that visit, President Jonathan commissioned the new Chancery of the Nigerian Embassy in Banjul, and also met with the Nigerian community,... Read More

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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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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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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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How Jammeh looted $11m from Gambian treasury – Barrow’s aide

An aide to Gambian president, Adama Barrow has revealed that former president Yahya Jammeh looted the sum of $11 million from the nation’s treasury. Mai Ahmad Fatty, who spoke to the BBC in Dakar, the Senegalese capital, said The Gambia was in financial distress as a result of this. “The coffers are virtually empty. It... Read More

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From Abuja to Gambia and then Trumpland | See our top 10 photos from the past week

A photo of the Mosque that was attacked in the early hours of Monday by Boko Haram suicide bombers. Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, Aisha Yesufu of the Bring Back Our Girls group were led on a guided tour of the North-East to gain an insight on the efforts of the military and Federal Government to... Read More

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“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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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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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

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Pres. Trump, Gov. Fayose, Nigerian Air Force | Here are last week’s winners and losers

Isn’t life just full of strange surprises? Our list of winners and losers from last week will leave you in shock… or not. WINNERS President Donald John Trump The 45th President of the United States of America was sworn in on Friday at the Capitol Hill Building. He was joined by his wife, Melania and... 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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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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Gambian crisis: Over 45,000 people have fled to Senegal – UN

The United Nations on Friday said over N45,000 people have fled The Gambia as ECOWAS has given former President Yahya Jammeh a deadline to step aside. “Around 45,000 people are now reported to have arrived in Senegal from The Gambia,” the UN refugee agency said, adding that another “800 people have crossed into Guinea-Bissau.” Details... Read More

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Adama Barrow worked as a security guard in the UK | 7 things you should know about Gambia’s new president

From the time Adama Barrow emerged winner of the Gambian presidential elections on December 1, he had been successfully upstaged by the now former President of the Gambia, Yahya Jammeh. Jammeh who had been president since 1994 when he seized power through a military coup had conceded defeat at the election but later changed his... Read More

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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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YNaija Analysis: Is Nigeria over-doing its military adventurism in The Gambia?

The news that Nigeria will be contributing troops to the West African military force heading to The Gambia to enforce the election results that saw long-term leader Yahya Jammeh lose has been met with different reactions here at home. While some people laud the decision as necessary to uphold the choice of the Gambian people,... Read More

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UN to decide Jammeh’s fate today

The United Nations will on Thursday vote to decide if actions taken by West African bloc ECOWAS against Gambian President Yahya Jammeh should be endorsed. Jammeh has refused to hand over power after he lost the December 1 election to Adama Barrow. ECOWAS has stationed an army on The Gambia’s border to oust Jammeh once... Read More

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Yahya Jammeh’s lawyer flees to Senegal, advises him to step down

Edward Anthony Gomez, lawyer to Gambian dictator, Yahya Jammeh has fled to Senegal, advising Jammeh to hand over power. Gomez in a letter dated January 17 said he took the decision to flee with his son after being coerced to be part of President Jammeh’s plot to cling to power. He advised Jammeh to respect... Read More

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Gambia: President-elect, Adama Barrow to be inaugurated in Senegal

Gambia’s President-elect, Adama Barrow has said his inauguration as leader of the West African country would take place today at the Gambian embassy in Dakar, Senegal. Barrow made the announcement on his Twitter account on Thursday. He wrote, “You are all welcome to my inauguration today 4pm at The #Gambian embassy in #Dakar.” The President-elect... Read More

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‘We won’t engage ECOWAS troops’, Gambia’s army chief

Senegalese and Nigerian troops are already at the border of The Gambia as President Yahya Jammeh has refused to vacate office as his tenure ended midnight. Mauritanian President has also left the country after a last-minute attempt to prevail on Jammeh to relinquish proved abortive. However, Gambia’s army chief has said his soldiers will not... Read More