Jammeh's Gambia election challenge postponed until May

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The Gambia's Supreme Court is unable to hear the petition seeking to annul last month's election until May, chief justice Emmanuel Fagbenle says.

The Nigerian judge due to oversee the seven-member panel was not available till then, he said.
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It is not yet clear what will happen after Mr Jammeh's term ends on 18 January.

President-elect Adama Barrow is due to be inaugurated the following day. But Mr Jammeh has said he will not step down and he has the support of the head of the army.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-38568635

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1. Gambia's President Jammeh vows 'to stay till election ruling'

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has said he will not step down before a Supreme Court decision on disputed elections, a ruling now not expected until May.

In a nationwide TV broadcast, the longstanding ruler also reiterated his concern at "foreign interference".
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President-elect Adama Barrow says he will be inaugurated next week.
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The 51-year-old leader also appointed a national mediator to meet "all parties to resolve any mistrust and issues" and draft an amnesty bill to ensure there was "no witch-hunt so that we can restore a climate of confidence and security".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-38582180