Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “The Gambia’s Barrow sworn in for second presidential term” – below is their description.
Gambian President Adama Barrow has pledged to work to jumpstart the economy as he was sworn in for a second five-year term in office near the capital, Banjul.
Barrow, 56, came to power in 2017 by unseating his predecessor Yahya Jammeh at the polls. He comfortably won re-election last month with 53 percent of the first-round vote.
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.
Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports.
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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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