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Forces loyal to Gambian President Yahya Jammeh defeated a coup attempt against the controversial leader early Tuesday that was led by a former commander of the presidential guard, local and other African media reported.
Dec. 30, 2014
In a landmark move to defend democracy, West African troops Thursday entered the tiny West African nation of Gambia, to oust a president who has refused to cede power after an election defeat.
Jan. 19, 2017
The last act of a dictator who ruled his country for 22 years was massive embezzlement, according to the new government of Gambia, where Yahya Jammeh was forced to give up power under West African military and diplomatic pressure.
Jan. 23, 2017
Incumbent President Yahya Jammeh, a former coup commander whose last election was tainted by allegations of widespread fraud, was declared the winner Friday in Gambian elections called free and fair by international observers.
Oct. 20, 2001
Yahya Jammeh has ruled a tiny slice of West Africa for 22 years, but his refusal to step down Wednesday after his defeat in last month’s elections in Gambia has created an outsized headache for regional leaders.
Jan. 18, 2017
Gambia ordered the expulsion of the top United Nations official in the country after she criticized assertions by President Yahya Jammeh that he was curing AIDS patients with herbs, government sources said.
Feb. 24, 2007
Gambia’s long-serving president, who tried to cling to power despite an election loss, agreed to step down after the country’s military declared Friday it was loyal to the new president, Adama Barrow.
Jan. 20, 2017
It was the election result analysts predicted would never happen.
Dec. 2, 2016
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Aug. 22, 2012