The Gambia’s parliament has extended President Yahya Jammeh’s term,
which is due to end on tomorrow, following his defeat in elections, by
90 days. It also approved his decision to declare a 90-day state of
emergency in the tiny West African state.
Regional leaders have threatened to use military force to oust Mr
Jammeh if he refuses to hand power to President-elect Adama Barrow on
Thursday.
Thousands of UK and Dutch tourists are currently being evacuated from
The Gambia. The country is popular with European holidaymakers because
of its beaches.
The Gambia was recently plunged into crisis after Mr Jammeh rejected Mr Barrow’s shock victory in the 1 December election.
