(JollofNews) West African leaders are due in the Gambian capital, Banjul, on Friday to convince the country’s sit-tight president Yahya Jammeh to accept the outcome of the December 1st election and relinquish power. Mr Jammeh has been given until midday on Friday to leave office or be forced out by[Read More…]
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Live: Senegal Halts Military Operation In Gambia, Gives Jammeh Midday Ultimatum
(JollofNews) – West African nations have halted their military operation in the Gambia aimed at toppling the regime of President Yahya Jammeh in favour of mediation, report says. According to reports monitored on France 24 Television, regional leaders have given Mr Jammeh a final chance to step down peacefully by[Read More…]
Senegalese Troops Storm Gambia
(JollofNews) – A Senegal led regional force backed by heavy artillery is reported to have entered the Gambia as part of efforts to flush out the country’s long-term ruler, Yahya Jammeh. Mr Jammeh, 51, is refusing to handover power to Adama Barrow, who was declared winner of last month’s election.[Read More…]
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