announced by the independent electoral commission were not endorsed. they also claimed there were issues that some police stations but did not give details. adama barrow came to power five years ago and the former military strongman rejected his defeat. his support and influence could not overturn the outcome of this election in favour of his preferred candidate. adama barrow is expected to address high unemployment, rising costs of living and revitalising the vital tourism sector which has been impacted by the coronavirus. this election is a test of the democratic progress in the gambia. the headlines on bbc news... a barrister for the victims