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Adama Barrow returns to hero’s welcome in Gambia

Gambia’s new president, Adama Barrow arrived at the Banjul airport on Thursday, after returning from Senegal. Jubilant Gambians welcomed Barrow, who was elected almost two months ago but forced to flee to Senegal when his predecessor, Yahya Jammeh, refused to step aside.

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8 years ago

Adama Barrow returns to hero’s welcome in Gambia

Gambia’s new president, Adama Barrow arrived at the Banjul airport on Thursday, after returning from Senegal.

Jubilant Gambians welcomed Barrow, who was elected almost two months ago but forced to flee to Senegal when his predecessor, Yahya Jammeh, refused to step aside.

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Culture Custodian (@takingCustody)

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8 years ago

See the pictures as Gambia’s president, Adama Barrow returned to a hero’s welcome! https://t.co/5XM0IEpEJp https://t.co/3nG2RoFkYo
Oluwamayowa Idowu (@MayowaIdowu)

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8 years ago

RT @takingCustody: See the pictures as Gambia’s president, Adama Barrow returned to a hero’s welcome! https://t.co/5XM0IEpEJp https://t.co/…
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8 years ago

Last week, Adama Barrow finally took his mandate in Gambia. These pictures captured the hero’s welcome he received. https://t.co/5XM0IE83RR