Exiled strongman Jammeh `plundered` Gambia coffers
Yahya Jammeh took power in a 1994 coup from Gambia`s only other president since independence from Britain, Dawda Jawara.
Jan 23, 2017, 08:58 AM IST
Yahya Jammeh leaves The Gambia for exile after 22 years in power
The former President of The Gambia left the country on a flight bound for Guinea on Saturday, a day after agreeing to accept the results of last month's election and peacefully cede power, local media reported.
Jan 22, 2017, 10:46 AM IST
Gambia`s Jammeh faces last chance deadline to quietly quit
Gambia`s Yahya Jammeh faced a "last chance" to hand over power peacefully Friday as troops from five African nations stood by to intervene and key regional leaders flew in to make a final push for a deal.
Jan 20, 2017, 21:22 PM IST
Gambian president faces noon deadline to quit
Veteran Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh was Friday facing a midday deadline to quit power, after thousands of regional troops entered the country to pile pressure on him to hand power to the winner of last month`s presidential election.
Jan 20, 2017, 15:32 PM IST
Gambia`s new president Adama Barrow demands Army loyalty after swearing-in
The Gambia`s new president, Adama Barrow, took the oath of office in the country`s embassy in Senegal on Thursday and immediately called on the security forces to "demonstrate their loyalty" in his standoff with defeated leader Yahya Jammeh.
Jan 19, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
Senegal troops head for Gambia as Jammeh mandate expires: Sources
Columns of Senegalese troops moved to the Gambian border on Wednesday, threatening military action against President Yahya Jammeh, who has refused to accept a December election defeat, military sources and residents of towns near the border said.
Jan 18, 2017, 21:29 PM IST
Gambia bans child marriage
Jammeh instructed lawmakers to pass legislation reflecting the new ban before July 21.
Jul 08, 2016, 06:34 AM IST
