Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz

Jammeh Misses Second Deadline To Step Down

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A deadline for defeated President Yahya Jammeh of The Gambia to leave office or be forced out by UN-backed forces at 16:00 GMT has expired with no news. The earlier deadline of noon passed as the Guinean and Mauritanian presidents arrived in Banjul for last-ditch talks. There has been no statement from them. Mr Jammeh’s … Read more

Yahya Jammeh Asks For Extension of Deadline For Him To Leave Power

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Yahya Jammeh asks for extension of deadline for him to leave power West African leaders are in The Gambia to try to persuade Yahya Jammeh to cede power to his elected successor. Mr Jammeh has asked for the deadline for him to leave office or be forced out by UN-backed forces to be extended until … Read more