Gambians optimistic for future as ECOWAS troops arive in capital Gambians in the capital Banjul celebrated and expressed optimism for the future following the arrival of ECOWAS troops. The intervention ensured the departure of President Yahya Jammeh, whose previous refusal to step down in the face of an electoral defeat had brought about a political crisis. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITESCOMPLETES VID985127_EN & VID985117_EN