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Gambians to vote in first Mayoral elections

Gambians will on Saturday vote for new mayors for various assemblies in the West African nation, the first time such an election is taking place since Yahya Jammeh was ousted in 2017.

Gambia puts Jammeh’s cars and planes on sale

Several luxury cars and planes belonging to former President of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh have been put on sale by the current government to off-set debts incurred by the former leader.

Jammeh’s soldiers reject desertion charge in court

Two former generals who worked with former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh up until he was ousted have rejected charges of desertion brought against them by the military.

Arrests made in Gambia over Solo Sandeng murder

A senior official who works with Gambia’s intelligence agency has been arrested by the police as investigations continue into the death of the political activist Solo Sandeng who was killed in April 2016.

The Gambia re-joins the Commonwealth

The Gambia has rejoined the Commonwealth which was branded as a "neo-colonial institution" by its former leader Yahya Jammeh.

Barrow claims fixing Gambia is ‘like carrying a mountain’

The president of The Gambia, Adama Barrow has described the fixing of the country’s ailing economy as being "like carrying a mountain" a little over year since he took over from former leader Yahya Jammeh.

Obiang Nguema vows to ‘protect’ Gambia’s Jammeh

The president of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema has announced his resolve to ensure that former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh is well protected.

Gambia: Political activities banned after deadly clashes

The government of The Gambia has placed a ban on political activities following deadly clashes between supporters of the country’s President Adama Barrow and opposition supporters in two communities in the western coast region.

Trump imposes sanctions on Gambia’s Jammeh

The former leader of The Gambia, Yahya Jammah has been sanctioned by the United States of America as part of measures being taken by the Trump administration against corrupt individuals.

The Gambia: A year after Jammeh lost presidential poll

In December 2016, there was a major shock in The Gambia when the incumbent President then, Yahya Jammeh lost the presidential election.

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