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Sworn in Exile
In 2017, The Gambia underwent a turbulent political transition when Adama Barrow, the winner of the presidential election, faced opposition from incumbent dictator Yahya Jammeh. Despite Jammeh's initial promise to honour...
Historical Events
6- 1899 The Continuum Agreement is signed by Britain and Egypt, giving both countries joint control over Sudan.
- 1934 Nigeria's first institution of higher learning, Yaba Higher College, is formally opened.
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Abbé Fulbert Youlou arrives in France seeking asylum after the fall of Moïse Tshombe, but Charles de Gaulle refuses him residency. -
Winner of The Gambia’s presidential election, Adama Barrow, is sworn in at the Gambian embassy in Dakar, Senegal, after dictator Yahya Jammeh clings to the presidential palace. -
Winner of The Gambia’s presidential election, Adama Barrow, is sworn in at the Gambian embassy in Dakar, Senegal, after dictator Yahya Jammeh clings to the presidential palace.
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Winner of The Gambia’s presidential election, Adama Barrow, is sworn in at the Gambian embassy in Dakar, Senegal, after dictator Yahya Jammeh clings to the presidential palace.
Famous Births
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Fodéba Keïta, a Guinean composer, writer, musician and dancer, is born. -
Fodéba Keïta, a Guinean composer, writer, musician and dancer, is born.
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Jimmy Kébé, a Malian footballer, is born. -
Jimmy Kébé, a Malian footballer, is born.
