Gambia
The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States continues to monitor closely the unsettling political developments in The Gambia, following the successfully conducted elections of December 1, the graceful concession of defeat by President JAMMEH…
Gambia
21 December 2016 – Welcoming the African Union’s decision to recognize Adama Barrow as President-Elect of Gambia, the United Nations Security Council reiterated its call on outgoing President Yayha Jammeh to transfer power to the President-Elect…
Gambia
SECURITY COUNCIL 7848TH MEETING (AM) SC/12650 21 DECEMBER 2016 Authorities in the Gambia must respect the results of the recent presidential election, the Security Council said today, while also commending the initiatives of the Economic Community of West African States…
Gambia
SG/SM/18381-AFR/3510 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General commends the firm stance taken by the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
Gambia
GENEVA (16 December 2016) – The increased military presence deployed across The Gambia since President Yayha Jammeh rejected the election result risks heightening the current climate of intimidation and harassment in the country, UN High…
Gambia
Monrovia, Liberia: Wednesday, December 14, 2016: The Chairperson of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has commented on ECOWAS Mediating Mission compromising the current Chair of the Authority, Liberian…
Gambia
Gambia’s political crisis has entered a dangerous phase. After publicly conceding defeat in the December 1 presidential election, incumbent President Yahya Jammeh reversed his position on December 9 and rejected the election results. The longer he…
Gambia
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. IR-EMOP 201036 has been activated to assist households affected by the 2016…
Gambia
The Secretary-General has learned with dismay the takeover yesterday morning of The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) premises by the military. He condemns this outrageous act of disrespect of the will of the Gambian people and…
Gambia
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 644th meeting held on 12 December 2016, adopted the following decision on the post-election situation in The Islamic Republic of The Gambia: Council: Takes note of…
