Gambian Army Chief Backs Jammeh

The country's army chief has offered the long-time president his "assurance of the unflinching loyalty and support of the Gambia Armed Forces", despite Yahya Jammeh's election loss and a warning by several African countries of military intervention if Jammeh doesn't accept the result.

  • Gambia:   Army Chief Backs Jammeh

    DW, 4 January 2017

    Gambia's top military commander has restated his loyalty to long-time President Yahya Jammeh, despite his election defeat. Previously, several African states warned they might send… Read more »

President Yahya Jammeh during an election rally on November 29, 2016.

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