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Why is Adama Barrow pushing for a third term in The Gambia?

Mimi Mefo Newuh
February 18, 2025

Gambia's President Adama Barrow is sparking outrage after signaling his intention to seek a third term. Gambians are worried it could jeopardize the country's democratic progress. So what are the implications of Barrow's actions should he not back down? Mimi Mefo talks to Degen Jobe from the Center for Research and Policy Development and DW correspondent Sankulleh Janko in Banjul.

https://p.dw.com/p/4qgJu
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