Gambia President Pledges to Revive Economy

Gambian President, Adama Barrow has pledged to revive the economy as he was sworn in for a second five-year term.

Barrow came to power in 2017 by unseating his predecessor Yahya Jammeh at the polls.

The United Democratic Party of leading opposition candidate Ousainou Darboe appealed the election results to the Supreme Court, alleging irregularities and corruption in Barrow’s campaign. The plea was dismissed.

The coronavirus pandemic pushed the economy into recession in 2020, keeping away tourists from its white-sand beaches.