Gambia’s Ministers of Finance, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Environment have resigned from President Yahya Jammeh’s government, according to report on Tuesday. They all resigned as regional forces prepare to oust the veteran leader unless he steps down by Thursday. But Jammeh’s defiance has sent the tiny West African country into crisis, causing government defections and opening up the prospect of military intervention by other countries in the region. According to Gambian state television on late Monday, Finance Minister Abdou Kolley was being replaced. The mayor of the capital Banjul has also resigned, according to sources at the city council.

Source: GNN Liberia January 17, 2017 19:13 UTC