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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 21 Jan 2017

    Ex-President Yahya Jammeh leaves The Gambia after losing electionhttp://bbc.in/2jMpZgc 

    1:30 PM - 21 Jan 2017
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      1. PAPARAZZI‏ @paparazi75 21 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCNews

        hope he doesn't change his mind again by tomorrow to say he hasn't left as he did after conceding defeat a few weeks ago

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      1. Malise Otoo‏ @MaliseOtoo 22 Jan 2017
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        @BBCBreaking @BBCWorld This is not a win for #Gambia,#Ecowas, its a win to #Africa and an end to a melodrama

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      1. Ives Congo‏ @iveslema 21 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCNews

        this is now how african neighbors need 2 start treating the rest of all other who cling in power just like kabila in drc

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      1.  ♏ Machete Mami Peaches  🇬🇭 🇯🇲 🇬🇧‏ @musingatmidnite 21 Jan 2017
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        look at his face. Foolish old goat!

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      1. Paul Moses‏ @jamp62 21 Jan 2017
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        At long last the battle has ended and the coward Yahya Jammed can no longer terrorizes the great people of Gambia.

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      1. victor ehikhamenor‏Verified account @victorsozaboy 21 Jan 2017
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        @ikeanya @BBCNews This headline simplifies it too much.

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      1. ALBERT KAKANDE‏ @Alkakande 21 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCNews

        couldn't he opt for a descent home stay from day one? Why opt for humiliation? Power, power, corrupts absolutely!

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      1. ((2020PresidentialCandidate))‏ @Mindset2Africa 21 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCNews

        Adama Barrows is spineless , he is a puppet and doesn't get it , if he can't stand for Africa @VOAAfrica @ReutersAfrica

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      1. FODIE MUSA SHERIFF‏ @FMSHERIFF 21 Jan 2017
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        though he ruled with iron fist, yet he was able to change the face of Gambia. Even dictators hands their good side

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      2. ((2020PresidentialCandidate))‏ @Mindset2Africa 21 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCNews

        why should he live his country ? And where to ?? Is this democracy ?? Smh !! Why are Africans always treated this way

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      1. Faaja Jallow‏ @JallowFaaja 25 Jan 2017
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        THank God finally the dictator is out of town...

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      1. Abdullah yusuf‏ @Abdulla41886372 22 Jan 2017
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        after he damages his music with bad dance, if he were me he could hand over peacefully.

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      1. kabbaturay‏ @kabbaturay3 22 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCNews

        hello

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      1. kabbaturay‏ @kabbaturay3 22 Jan 2017
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        hi

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      1. Zeph Kibet Lagat  🇰🇪  🇷🇼‏ @ZephKibet 21 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        . @BBCAfrica True that #YahyaJameh was a dictator , but he seems like a very sensible guy #Gambia

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      1. Kofi Amoh Prempeh‏ @kofiamohprempeh 21 Jan 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCNews

        thank God he is finally gone too soon

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