Former Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh on Saturday 21 January at about twenty minutes to 2am read out a statement on GRTS TV spelling out that he will relinquish power. This was after several hours of discussion with President Alpha Conde of Guinea Conakry and President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz.
Category: The Gambia
Jammeh steps down after military pressure from neighbours
Gambia’s President Adama Barrow is seen in Dakar, Senegal on January 20, 2017 after a senior aide confirmed that Gambia’s longtime leader Yahya Jammeh has agreed to leave power. Photo – Reuters Gambia’s President Adama Barrow is seen in Dakar, Senegal on January 20, 2017 after a senior aide confirmed that Gambia’s longtime leader Yahya Jammeh has agreed to leave power.