Tag: Yahya Jammeh

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Everyone dies in the end, even Robert Mugabe

Robert Mugabe, former president of Zimbabwe (for 30 plus years) is dead. No one is really surprised by this, in fact it was expected once he was 'gently' removed from…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. 1. Why Big Brother Naija is holding in South Africa – Multichoice Multichoice, organisers of reality TV show, Big Brother Naija…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 20th of January

Read the full stories and analyses here now!

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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