Embattled former president of Gambia,Yahya Jammeh, has been given a final opportunity by West African leaders, to relinquish power after Senegalese troops entered The Gambia.
BBC reports that Jammeh has been given until noon on Friday, January 20, to leave office or be forced out by UN-backed regional forces.
Troops have been told to halt their advance until the deadline passes.
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) is acting in support of Adama Barrow, who was sworn in as the new Gambian president on Thursday.
BBC reports that Jammeh has been given until noon on Friday, January 20, to leave office or be forced out by UN-backed regional forces.
Troops have been told to halt their advance until the deadline passes.
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) is acting in support of Adama Barrow, who was sworn in as the new Gambian president on Thursday.
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