How The Gambia is testing West Africa’s resolve to protect democracy

The Gambia is an opportunity to reinforce election quality norms for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The 15-member regional group was initially set up as a trading bloc.

By Peter Penar

Latest news today on Gambia

How The Gambia is testing West Africa’s resolve to protect democracy

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UN to vote on backing ECOWAS action in The Gambia

Ghana sending soldiers to The Gambia

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Senegal asks UN to back ECOWAS action in Gambia

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Yahya Jammeh warns African leaders against interference

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