The South African government is echoing worldwide calls for Gambian President Yahya Jammeh to step down. Jammeh‚ who lost power in December’s election to rival Adama Barrow‚ has refused to hand over control of the country. Department of International Relations and Co-operation spokesperson Clayson Monyela said that the South African government called for the will of Gambia’s people to be respected.

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