Yahya Jammeh's reign of terror may be restricted to his own country but the dictatorial rule of Gambia's President-for-Life is an embarrassment for a continent seeking peaceful and equitable governance. At present, the international community will do no more than express displeasure at Jammeh's excesses.

Yahya Jammeh's reign of terror may be restricted to his own country but the dictatorial rule of Gambia's President-for-Life is an embarrassment for a continent seeking peaceful and equitable governance. At present, the international community will do no more than express displeasure at Jammeh's excesses.