His return marks The?Gambia's first democratic transfer of power after longtime leader Jammeh finally stepped down and left the country

New president Adama Barrow returns to Gambia amid fanfare

Says, "As we take over, the government of The Gambia is in financial distress"

Gambia: New president's aide alleges Jammeh plundered millions of dollars before leaving office

Jammeh had refused to step down after a December 1 election in which Barrow was declared the winner, triggering weeks of uncertainty

The outgoing President declared his intent on state broadcaster however, his terms of exile remained uncertain

Dressed all in white, 51-year-old Barrow waved to crowds at the ceremony that anointed him, seeking to end the 22-year rule of Jammeh

Property developer and political unknown Adama Barrow won the election on Thursday putting an end to Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule

This is yet another milestone for The Gambia that had also criminalised female circumcision in December

They were suspected of having fraudulently acquired official cars and other items. Ten permanent secretaries have also been suspended

President Jammeh made Islam the official state religion only this past December, but those who don't comply face 'full force of the law'

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