Intense pressure is being brought to bear on The Gambia's President, Yahya Jammeh, to step down peacefully and hand over to his elected successor. Troops from Senegal, Nigeria, Mali and Togo are positioning themselves to intervene if Mr Jammeh does not depart and allow today's (Thursday) scheduled inauguration of Adama Barrow, who's waiting in neighbouring Senegal. Thousands flee the country over fears the standoff could erupt in violence. Package by Julia Calixto
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