France, Nov. 24 -- The Gambian government announced the news on 23 November in a statement attributed to the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services.

The same statement also mentions possible ongoing negotiations between Issa Tchiroma Bakary and the government in Yaounde, facilitated by the government of Nigeria.

The Gambian government's statement explains thatTchiroma Bakary has been in Banjul since 7 November.

It also says that he is being hosted "temporarily" for "humanitarian reasons, in the spirit of African solidarity, and to ensure his safety."

This information is confirmed by his entourage, who justify the choice of Banjul by the freedom it gives the former minister to continue speaking out in an environment w...