Troops massing on the border.
Senegal gives Jammeh midnight to vacate presidency seat
Senegal, a neighbouring country to Gambia has given President Yahaya Jammeh till midnight to step down otherwise military action would be engaged to oust him. To make true the warning, Senegalese troops have been seen moving towards the Gambian border in what seams a show of might to further signal to Jammeh he would be ousted militarily if he refuses to step down.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/senegal-gives-jammeh-midnight-vacate-presidency-seat/
Gambia political crisis: What happens next?
A political crisis is growing in The Gambia, where President Yahya Jammeh has declared a state of emergency after refusing to admit defeat in last month's elections. With his term in office due to expire on Thursday, what happens next?
What is the significance of the state of emergency?
Mr Jammeh's declaration of a state of emergency on his penultimate day in office has raised the stakes in his battle to remain in power.
The Gambian president said the state of emergency would prevent a power vacuum while the Supreme Court considered his legal challenge to December's election result. It cannot sit until at least May, due to a lack of judges, who must be provided by The Gambia's West African neighbours.
Continued: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-38650266
Nigeria is also making a show of force.
Gambia : Air Force airlifts 200 personnel to force Jammeh out On January 18, 20176:38 pmIn NewsComments *Army’s over 500 troops depart for Senegal By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE Nigerian Air Force, yesterday, airlifted 200 personnel to Senegal to join troops of the Economic Community of West States for onward movement to Gambia for the enforcement of the country’s December 1 presidential election where the incumbent president, Yahya Jammeh reportedly lost to his Adama Barrow.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/gambia-air-force-airlifts-200-personnel-force-jammeh/
