Lawyer confirms Senegal’s ‘expulsion’ of Gambian opposition leader

Sheikh Sidia Bayo speaking to Senegalese media (Photo taken from Twitter)

Jammeh calls ‘coup plot’ a 'terrorist attack'

Meanwhile, there have been reports of ‘dozens arrests’ including military personnel and civilians after the foiled attack, according to reports. The government is yet to confirm the arrests but the President had said Wednesday that those involved will be dealt with. (Photo Credit: EPA)

US deny involvement in Gambia coup attempt

On December 30, 2014, an armed group led by former State Guard Commander Lt. Col. Lamin Sanneh attacked the presidential palace in Banjul, the capital overnight – with heavy gunfire that lasted hours.