West African military force enters Gambia capital

West African military force enters Gambia capital

A convoy of military vehicles carrying troops from a West African regional military force entered Gambias capital, Banjul, on 22 January. The operation is aimed at securing Gambia, allowing the new President Adama Barrow to return and assume office. Gambia has been in a state of political turmoil after former President Yahya Jammeh refused to step down after 22 years when he lost an election. Jan 23, 2017
Former President of Gambia Yahya Jammeh leaves the country after election defeat

Former President of Gambia Yahya Jammeh leaves the country after election defeat

The Gambia’s former president Yahya Jammeh has finally left the country. He flew out of the capital Banjul after 22 years in power. Jammeh has gone to live in exile in Equatorial Guinea. His successor, Adama Barrow, was inaugurated in Senegal. Jammeh initially refused to step down. Several West African armies had entered The Gambia to remove Jammeh as president. Jan 22, 2017