What Will it Take to Rebuild The Gambia?

BBC Africa Debate by BBC

Apr 21, 201749:30News & Politics

After more than 20 years under the authoritarian rule of former President Yahya Jammeh, Gambians have great expectations of the new administration. They want a well-performing economy, jobs, good health care and educatio...

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