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Gambia's Jammeh leaves power and country after 22 years
Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh flew out late Jan. 21 from the country he ruled for 22 years to cede power to President Adama Barrow and end a political crisis.
Jammeh refused to step down after a Dec. 1, 2016 election in which Barrow was declared the winner, triggering weeks of uncertainty that almost ended in a military intervention involving five other west African nations.
Gambia's leader Jammeh says he will step down, ending political impasse
Gambia's leader Yahya Jammeh said on Jan. 21 he would step down from power in a statement made in the face of pressure from West African armies that entered his country to remove him after he refused to concede an election defeat to President Adama Barrow.
West African forces ready for Gambia intervention as leader's mandate ends
West African troops were ready to intervene in Gambia on Jan. 19 after President Yahya Jammeh's mandate expired and overnight talks to convince him to stand down failed.
Gambia's President-elect Adama Barrow was set to be sworn into office on Jan. 19 at the Gambian embassy in neighboring Senegal, while there was no word from Jammeh.