[wanabidii] Jammeh's hasty bid to find judges to hear his case (M&G Africa)

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Jammeh's hasty bid to find judges to hear his case   With Adama Barrow due to be sworn in on January 19, the Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh insists the legal route is the only "peaceful resolution".

Obama extends sanctions against Zimbabwe   Zimbabwe's Higher Education Minister Jonathan Moyo meanwhile expressed hopes that US president-elect, Donald Trump, would rebuild ties with Harare.

Kenyans fear a possible internet shutdown during 2017 presidential Election   In 2016 alone, there were ​60 arrests of Kenyan citizens and journalists, many of which were due to posts on social media

How The Gambia is testing West Africa's resolve to protect democracy   West African leaders are actively engaged in trying to resolve a crisis triggered by Yahya Jammeh's refusal to accept his defeat at the polls

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