The Gambia
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Gambian voters show unpredictability again to deliver first hung parliament
A finely balanced National Assembly can be seen as a sign of both political polarisation and democratic progress. On 9 April, Gambians delivered a ... -
Gambians pursuit of justice for Jammeh’s bogus AIDS cure
International bodies did little when the president forced patients to take his fake remedy. They can start to make amends by supporting Gambians now. ... -
Why the people picked Barrow again in Gambia’s best-run elections ever
Having voted for dramatic change in removing Yahya Jammeh in the previous elections, this time the country opted for continuity. On 5 December, The ... -
Gambia: The seat-warmer, the forever runner-up, and the return of Jammeh
Five years ago, Barrow historically defeated Jammeh at the ballot box. Now he’s allying with the former dictator’s party as he bids for a ... -
The Gambia: Why MPs just shot down the popular new draft constitution
Replacing “Jammeh’s constitution” had been one of President Barrow’s priorities. So why did his supporters abruptly end the process? On 22 September, a landmark ... -
Africa Insiders: Tiny Gambia stands up for the Rohingya
The essentials: A case of alleged genocide brought against Myanmar by The Gambia in defence of the Rohingya people was heard last week. The ... -
The Gambia’s president said he’d step down after three years. Will he?
Adama Barrow will reach three years in office in January 2020. A new movement is pressuring him to keep to his word and step ... -
Insiders Insight: Gambia’s ex-leader accused of rape as truths emerge
African Arguments is and always will be freely-accessible to everyone. But we also have a separate spin-off product called the Africa Insiders Newsletter. It consists of weekly emails with additional ... -
Seeking justice in The Gambia: Why Jammeh’s days are numbered
The Gambia may not be ready yet. But it’s only a matter of time until the conditions are right to prosecute former president Jammeh. ... -
Rebuilding after the dictator: New Gambia’s slow road to reform
President Jammeh spent over two decades centralising power and sowing distrust. How do you rebuild a nation after that? How do you dismantle over ...
