Homosexuality Not an Issue in Gambia, Says President Barrow
President Adama Barrow has said that homosexuality is not an issue in The Gambia, an act that will send one to prison for life in the country. Barrow made this remark during his meeting with the European Union (EU) delegates on Thursday at the Kairaba Beach Hotel. “Among those who can be charged with “aggravated […]
February 14, 2017No CommentRead More
The Day Democracy Won in Gambia
The ActionAid youth network, Activista, has played a key role in getting the former president of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh, to recognize the democratic election result and resign. On the 20th of January, Jammeh finally left the position to Adama Barrow, who was elected on December the 1st. Even though he was the one deciding […]
January 31, 2017No CommentRead More
Gambian New President Adama Barrow Removes ‘Islamic’ From Country’s Name
Gambian new President, Adama Barrow has removed the word “Islamic” from Gambia’s official name. Formerly called The Islamic Republic of The Gambia, the new President, while fielding questions during a first Presidential press conference said the country no longer bears the name, The Islamic Republic of The Gambia but will now be called The Republic […]
January 31, 2017No CommentRead More
President Adama Barrow pledges reforms, but Secret Police Remains
Adama Barrow, The Gambia’s new president, has vowed to reform the country’s notorious intelligence agency and promised to ensure media freedom in the country. Speaking at his first news conference since returning to take office on Thursday, Barrow announced plans to rename the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), a dreaded secret police accused by rights groups of […]
January 29, 2017No CommentRead More
President Adama Barrow Requests Ecowas Force to Remain for 6 Months
The ECOWAS Commission has said its coalition force in The Gambia would remain for the next six months, as requested by President Adama Barrow. Marcel de Souza said this while briefing members of the diplomatic corps and partner organisations on the political situation in The Gambia on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr. De Souza, however, said […]
January 26, 2017No CommentRead More
Gambians Return Home to Breathe ‘Freedom Air’
Gambians who fled the political crisis in the country are returning home following the departure Ex-President Yahya Jammeh and deployment of Senegalese troops. Some 45,000 people fled the country, according to the UN refugee agency, as tensions rose over Jammeh’s refusal to leave office. “We’ve been exile for about six days and we’ve been in […]
January 25, 2017No CommentRead More
Senegalese Military Enters Banjul Safeguarding Barrow’s Expected Arrival
Senegalese troops took up positions in Gambia on Sunday in an effort to provide security following the departure of Ex-President Yahya Jammeh. The arrival of the soldiers was welcomed by hundreds of Banjul residents who came out on the streets to celebrate. The military initiative aims to ensure that the anticipated arrival of President Adama […]
January 24, 2017No CommentRead More
‘No Money in the Coffers, Yahya Jammeh Took it All’ in Gambia Says New President Adama Barrow
Speaking on Sengalese radio, elected President Adama Barrow said there appeared to be an absence of state funds following the exit of Yahya Jammeh. The deal Jammeh struck to exit the Gambia may make him untouchable. Gambian ex-President Yahya Jammeh drained state coffers before he fled the country, newly inaugurated President Adama Barrow, said on […]
January 24, 2017No CommentRead More
Dictator in Disguise Yahya Jammeh Offered Last Chance for Peaceful Exit Before Troops Advance
West African leaders said it was no longer possible for Gambia’s veteran leader Yahya Jammeh to stay in power as regional military forces stood ready to advance on the capital Banjul on Friday. A regional delegation was due to visit Banjul to give Jammeh a last chance to quit peacefully and cede office to newly-elected […]
January 23, 2017No CommentRead More
The Final Hours of Gambia’s Strongman Yahya Jammeh
The protracted leadership crisis in Gambia has come to an end. Former leader Yahya Jammeh has finally stepped down and new President Adama Barrow has taken office. DW’s Adrian Kriesch reports from Banjul. On Friday afternoon in Gambia’s capital Banjul the streets in front of the State House were completely empty. Suddenly, several cars arrived […]
January 23, 2017No CommentRead More