News: The Gambia

We have started to collect the most important news related to The Gambia in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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The Gambia: news

President's 'HIV cure' condemned

Friday, February 2nd 2007, 11:46

A claim by Gambian President Yahya Jammeh that he can cure Aids is lambasted by a leading HIV specialist.
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Gambian opposition claims fraud

Monday, September 25th 2006, 10:20

Gambian opposition leader Oussainou Darboe considers a legal challenge to President Jammeh's re-election.
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Gambian president is re-elected

Saturday, September 23rd 2006, 18:12

Gambia re-elects President Yahya Jammeh for a third term with 67.3% of the vote, electoral officials say.
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Anger at Gambia poll head sacking

Wednesday, July 19th 2006, 9:00

Gambia's opposition criticises the sacking of the head of the electoral commission weeks before polls.
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Annan laments Darfur 'nightmare'

Sunday, July 2nd 2006, 7:27
related places: Banjul

The conflict in Sudan's Darfur region is one of the worst nightmares in recent history, says UN boss Kofi Annan.
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AU turns down democracy charter

Friday, June 30th 2006, 14:24

African leaders refuse to adopt a charter, making it more difficult for unpopular presidents to stay in office.
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AU to discuss democracy charter

Thursday, June 29th 2006, 10:04
related places: Banjul

African Union foreign ministers meeting in Banjul are to discuss proposals for a charter on democracy.
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Gambia's 'coup plotters' escape

Wednesday, April 5th 2006, 9:40

Five men arrested in The Gambia over allegations of a planned coup escape after a car crash.
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Arrests over Gambia 'coup plot'

Tuesday, March 28th 2006, 9:02

At least 27 Gambians, including army officers and top officials, are arrested over last week's alleged coup plot.
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Arrests as Gambia 'coup foiled'

Wednesday, March 22nd 2006, 13:40
related countries: Mauritania

Several army officers are arrested suspected of plotting to overthrow President Yahya Jammeh.
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