
The Gambia President Adama Barrow agrees coalition with Yahya Jammeh's party
The decision has come before findings of an inquiry into Jammeh-era abuses are published
The party of the former president of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh, and the incumbent Adama Barrow announced they would form a coalition ahead of upcoming elections: A 'dilemma' for the victims who have given testimony during an ongoing inquiry into Jammeh-era abuses; The leader of the coup that ousted Guinea President Alpha Condé on Sunday says the situation is under control and promises a new 'unity' government within weeks; South Africa ex-president Jacob Zuma's medical parole risks weakening the political authority of President Cyril Ramaphosa, says Professor Gumede; 23-year-old musician Anita Jaxson from Zimbabwe tackles albinism, child marriage and abuse in her new book.
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