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Gambian President Barrow vows economic progress at start of second term

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Gambia's President Adama Barrow walks during his inauguration ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Banjul, Gambia, January 19, 2022. PHOTO | REUTERS

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REUTERS

Banjul,

Gambian President Adama Barrow on Wednesday pledged to work to jumpstart the economy and ensure broad-based development gains as he was sworn in for a second five-year term in office.

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