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10 Gambian soldiers charged for plotting coup

10 Gambian soldiers have been charged by a military court with treason and mutiny for allegedly plotting to overthrow the country's newly elected government led by President Adama Barrow.

Gambia stops anti-government protests over water crisis

The government of The Gambia on Sunday stopped a planned protest by citizens against the country’s electricity and water crisis.

Gambia’s female Vice President officially sworn-in

The Gambia officially has a vice president and the position has been occupied by Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang who was appointed by President Adama Barrow months ago.

Gambia’s Jammeh “deeply isolated” in exile

The once powerful leader of the West African nation of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh is reported to be very isolated in Equatorial Guinea where he is currently living in exile.

Burundi officially leaves the ICC

Burundi is no longer a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) after informing the United Nations a year ago of its decision to leave the court.

Gambia: Campaign to bring Jammeh to justice launched

An international campaign has been launched by some Gambians seeking to have their former President Yahya Jammeh who is currently in exile in Equatorial Guinea brought to justice.

Soldiers loyal to Gambia’s Jammeh arrested for plotting a revolt

The Gambian government has detained at least 23 soldiers loyal to former leader Yahya Jammeh for allegedly plotting to revolt against Gambia’s new leader, Adama Barrow.

Barrow’s aide helped Jammeh withdraw state funds

A top aide to Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has been implicated in the withdrawal of state funds by former leader, Yahya Jammeh for personal use.

Gambia’s military helped Jammeh ship out state minerals illegally

Former President of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh was significantly aided by the military to transport out of the country, tons of minerals illegally to the Asia country of China.

How Gambia’s Jammeh used state money while in exile

Ongoing proceedings at the presidential commission of inquiry in The Gambia have revealed details of how the country’s former President, Yahya Jammeh withdrew public funds from the Central bank for private use.

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