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Gambia President Jammeh blames foreign-backed dissidents for attack on capital

YoopyaJan 2, 2015July 9, 20230

With Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh back on home soil after a reported coupattempt, a crackdown is underway on those suspected of involvement. Jammeh was greeted

Dozens Are Arrested in Gambia After the Thwarting of a Suspected Coup

YoopyaJan 2, 2015July 6, 20230

Gambian president Yahya Jammeh blamed foreign “dissidents” and denied the attack was an attempt to overthrow him. An alleged coup attempt in the small west

Africa: Activists Call for Gambian Government to Improve Human Rights Record

YoopyaJul 23, 2014July 25, 20230

DAKAR — Activists across West Africa held protests Tuesday on the 20th anniversary of President Yahya Jammeh’s seizure of power to raise awareness about what

Yahya Jammeh gives Gambians an extra day off

YoopyaFeb 1, 20130

The Gambia has started a four-day week for public sector workers, with Fridays now an extra day off. President Yahya Jammeh has said the shorter