President Yahya Jammeh
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Yes, victims can bring Gambia’s dictator to justice
Gambian President Adama Barrow has said that he will await the report of the country’s truth commission before pursuing Jammeh’s possible extradition
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Despite mounting abuse claims, here’s why Jammeh is unlikely to face justice soon
At least in the short term, it looks unlikely that Jammeh will face either his victims or consequences for human rights abuses
The Gambia after Yahya Jammeh: Reconciliation no easy task
Gambian President Adama Barrow might have managed to succeed the longtime leader, but the West African nation remains divided along ethnic lines
The silver lining in Ali Bongo’s power grab in Gabon
The country’s constitutional changes mirror trends where incumbents have tinkered with their constitutions, but change will come
Mixed outlook for Africa in 2018
The leaders for life will face challenges. Debt levels and servicing costs will plague governments. And conflict hotspots won’t cool down