"Over two weeks, over 500 million dalasi ($11 million) were withdrawn" by Jammeh, Mai Fatty said on Sunday in Dakar. PREPARATIONS FOR RETURNMeanwhile on the streets of Banjul, troops from five west African nations were securing the capital and its surrounds to ensure Barrow's safe return. Barrow hopes some of the 7,000 troops mobilised earlier this month by Senegal and four other nations would remain in place after his arrival. "I know that everyone is anxious that he comes," Barrow spokesman Sallah said, also on Monday. The Gambia's army chief said Monday the regional troops were welcomed with open arms.

Source: Daily Nation June 07, 2020 09:45 UTC