Person: President Yahya Jammeh

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Morning briefing: McGuinness praised for peace process role after he quits politics. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

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Gambia's president-elect plans inauguration in Senegal as Jammeh clings to power

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Morning briefing: HSE orders review after 13 cancer cases found in recall. Catch up on all the headlines

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Senegal troops 'heading for Gambia' as president faces pressure to step down

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Gambia's President declares state of emergency before relinquishing power

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Gambian President refuses to step aside despite conceding election defeat a week ago

Gambia approves law to jail gay people for life

The president of Gambia has signed a bill into law that calls for life imprisonment for some homosexual acts, the latest African country to codify harsh penalties for the gay community.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2014

Gambia set to leave commonwealth

The West African nation of The Gambia has announced it is withdrawing from the Commonwealth, saying it will “never be a member of any neo-colonial institution”.

Thu, 03 Oct, 2013

Gambia says it has thwarted coup plot

The tiny west African nation of Gambia said it foiled plans by top military officials to overthrow the government, arresting six army officers as President Yahya Jammeh cut short an overseas trip.

Wed, 22 Mar, 2006

Oil discovery will 'save Gambia from poverty'

Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh has announced the discovery of “large quantities” of oil in his tiny West African nation, saying the offshore find would eliminate poverty and hunger.

Tue, 17 Feb, 2004