West African Troops Near Gambia’s Capital After Jammeh Flees

West African troops were seen approaching Gambia’s capital, Banjul, on Sunday, several witnesses said, as they sought to secure the country and allow new President Adama Barrow to take office after its former ruler fled overnight. Yahya Jammeh, who led Gambia for 22 years but refused to accept defeat in a December election, flew out … Read more