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Gambia’s Army Chiefs regret Jammeh’s coup in 1994

The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has said that it regrets the July 22nd coup that brought the former long term leader, Yahya Jammeh into...

Probe into alleged atrocities under Gambia’s Jammeh stalled

Ongoing investigations into alleged killings and disappearances under former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh have hit a snag, according to a United Nations group. The UN’s...

Gambia scraps age limit for president and vice-president

The Gambia’s parliament has voted to remove the age limit placed on persons seeking to become President and Vice-president in the West African country. The...

World Bank to support Gambia’s budget with $60 million

The World Bank's Vice President for Africa, Makhtar Diop, is reported to have announced that The Gambia will be given $60 million in budgetary support.

Jammeh accused by his communications minister of subverting the will of Gambians as he vacates post

Gambia’s president, Yahya Jammeh has been accused by his communication minister, Sheriff Bojang of attempting to subvert the will of Gambians by refusing to...

Gambia’s Jammeh warns of a possible mutiny in his country, accusing ECOWAS of declaring war

The president of Gambian Yahya Jammeh has in a New Year’s message warned of a possible mutiny in his country if the West African...

Gambian President Jammeh refuses to step down

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh holds a copy of the Quran while speaking to a poll worker at a polling station during the presidential election...

Surprise winner of Gambia poll eyes new cabinet

The winner of Gambia's presidential election told Reuters on Saturday he was keen to form a new cabinet to get cracking with reforms, a...

Gambia’s Jammeh in shock election loss after 22-year rule

Adama Barrow. Photo Credit: Africanews   Gambian leader Yahyah Jammeh, who vowed to rule the tiny West African nation for "a billion years", was handed a...

Gambia election: Internet and international calls banned

The Gambia has banned the internet and international phone calls as presidential elections are held in the West African state. Officials have also banned demonstrations...

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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