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Supporters of incumbent President of Gambia Adama Barrow celebrate in a car. Gambians were waiting to find out the winner of the first presidential election in the tiny West African nation since former dictator Yahya Jammeh fled into exile, with incumbent Adama Barrow enjoying the advantage in partial results. (Photo by John Wessels/AFP)
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Gambian leader’s new term darkened by politics, economy

Adama Barrow was re-elected on the strength of his pitch as the candidate of continuity, but faces mounting pressure for action, both from home and abroad

  • Laurent Lozano
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