Gambian president declares state of emergency

Gambia has been plunged into political turmoil since President Yahya Jammeh disputed oppos
AFP

Banjul (Gambia) (AFP) – Gambian President Yahya Jammeh on Tuesday declared a state of emergency, citing foreign interference in a presidential election he lost to opponent Adama Barrow last month.

Jammeh made his announcement on state television, two days before Barrow is due to take power.

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