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Adama Barrow new President of Gambia

Gambia’s Electoral Commission chief has declared Adama Barrow, the opposition coalition candidate winner of the country’s December 1 presidential election.
●    The announcement marks the beginning of the end of over a two-decade rule by Yahya Jammeh who took power in 1994.
●    According to the Electoral Commission, Barrow won 263,515 votes (45.5%) in Thursday’s election, while President Jammeh took 212,099 (36.7%). 
●    A third party candidate, Mama Kandeh managed 102,969 (17.8%).
●    The Gambia is a small West African country, bounded by Senegal, with a narrow Atlantic coastline. 
●    It's known for its diverse ecosystems around the central Gambia River. 
●    Abundant wildlife in its Kiang West National Park and Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve includes monkeys, leopards, hippos, hyenas and rare birds. 
●    The capital, Banjul, and nearby Serrekunda offer access to beaches.

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