What the rest of Africa can learn from The Gambia's transition to democracy: People cheer as Senegalese troops arrive to take charge of security at the presidential palace in Banjul, The Gambia. EPA/Legnan Koula-The tensions that followed the historic electoral defeat of Gambia strongman President Yahya Jammeh has been a litmus test for democracy in Africa beyond the tiny west … [Read more...] about What the rest of Africa can learn from The Gambia’s transition to democracy | The Conversation
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Guterres commends ECOWAS for role in Gambia’s peaceful transition
Guterres commends ECOWAS for role in Gambia’s peaceful transition: The 28th African Union Summit opened in Ethiopia Monday with United Nations Secretary, General Antonio Guterres, commending the ‘extraordinary’ unity and leadership showed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in defending democracy in The Gambia by peacefully ousting former … [Read more...] about Guterres commends ECOWAS for role in Gambia’s peaceful transition
United States Welcomes Transition of Power in The Gambia
United States Welcomes Transition of Power in The Gambia: The United States welcomes the on-going peaceful transition of power in The Gambia and congratulates President Adama Barrow on his inauguration. We applaud the commitment to democracy and the restraint shown by the Gambian people over the past weeks. We commend the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) … [Read more...] about United States Welcomes Transition of Power in The Gambia
Statement by the Spokesperson on efforts in favour of a peaceful transition in The Gambia
Statement by the Spokesperson on efforts in favour of a peaceful transition in The Gambia: Statement by the Spokesperson on efforts in favour of a peaceful transition in The Gambia: The European Union supports the current efforts by the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union and the United Nations, to ensure a peaceful transition in The Gambia, … [Read more...] about Statement by the Spokesperson on efforts in favour of a peaceful transition in The Gambia
The Gambia: Freedom House Applauds Peaceful Elections, Urges Peaceful Transition
The Gambia: Freedom House Applauds Peaceful Elections, Urges Peaceful Transition: In response to the release of The Gambia’s December 1, 2016 election results, Freedom House issued the following statement: “Freedom House congratulates the people of The Gambia on a largely peaceful election day,” said Vukasin Petrovic, director for Central, East and West … [Read more...] about The Gambia: Freedom House Applauds Peaceful Elections, Urges Peaceful Transition
