Gambia
Following the departure of Gambia’s former leader, Yahya Jammeh, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for West and Central Africa, Steve Cockburn said: "After 22 years of fear, Gambians now have a unique opportunity to become a model for…
Gambia
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 654th meeting held on 20 January 2017, adopted the following decision on the post-election situation in The Islamic Republic of The Gambia: Council: Takes note of…
Gambia
Following the Decision of the Summit of the ECOWAS Authority taken on 17th December 2016 in Abuja, Nigeria, Mediation efforts, including visits to Banjul, were undertaken by the Chair of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of…
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UNHCR said about 45,000 people, mainly children, have fled to Senegal Mediators made final mediation attempt 7,000 troops take part in regional mission Streets of capital quiet (Recasts with comments from new president's advisor) By Tim Cocks BANJUL, Jan 20 (Reuters)…
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Highlights A Lead Convener for the national strategic review which will inform the Country Strategic Plan (2018-2022) has been officially identified upon endorsement by the Government. Registration of people to assist WFP Assistance The school meals project focuses on strengthening…
Gambia
SC/12688 SECURITY COUNCIL 7866TH MEETING (PM) Text Asks Incumbent to Ensure Peaceful Transfer of Power in Line with Constitution The Security Council endorsed today the decisions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union to…
Gambia
Earlier today, the Secretary-General called Mr. Adama Barrow, the President of The Gambia, to discuss the latest developments in the country and to congratulate him on his inauguration. The Secretary-General expressed deep concern about the refusal of…
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Yahya Jammeh, who took power in a 1994 coup, has ignored calls by world powers and regional leaders to step down Barrow takes oath in Gambian embassy in Senegal Veteran leader Jammeh refusing to step down Senegal's army crosses…
Gambia
19 January 2017 – Urging all Gambian parties to respect the outcome of the 1 December election recognizing Adama Barrow as the country’s President-elect, the United Nations Security Council today expressed its support for the commitment…
Gambia
“This is the day we’ve been waiting for,” Sanna told me as he and hundreds of Gambians gathered outside their country’s embassy in Dakar, Senegal to celebrate the inauguration today of President Adama Barrow. Barrow took…
