New Gambia President Barrow returns after ousted leader's exile

Gambia's new president returned to the capital on Thursday to take over the government, after its former leader fled into exile.


Wearing a white robe and white headdress, Adama Barrow arrived in Banjul nearly two months after he defeated Yahya Jammeh in the country's presidential election. The start of his rule was delayed by weeks when Jammeh refused to leave office.

"I am a happy man ... I think the bad part is finished now," Barrow told reporters at the airport.

Jammeh, who ruled Gambia for 22 years, left in the face of potential military intervention from neighboring nations.
 [upi.com]
26/1/17
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