Instant Alert: Gambia's embattled Jammeh flees country, West African military force enters capital to cheers

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Gambia's embattled Jammeh flees country, West African military force enters capital to cheers by Tim Cocks on Jan 22, 2017, 2:54 PM Advertisement BANJUL (Reuters) - Troops from a West African regional military force entered Gambia's capital, Banjul, on Sunday, a Reuters witness said, as part of an operation aimed at securing the country to allow new President Adama Barrow to take up office. Longtime authoritarian leader Yahya Jammeh fled late on Saturday. Residents were seen cheering as the convoy, which included armored personnel carriers and trucks transporting troops, passed through a Banjul neighborhood. (Reporting by Tim Cocks; Writing by Joe Bavier; Editing by Greg Mahlich) SEE ALSO: Gambia's president has conceded defeat in a shock election loss after 22 years in power   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011