As the West African nation celebrates its AFCON victory, political instability is looming on the horizon.

As the West African nation celebrates its AFCON victory, political instability is looming on the horizon.

The recent democratic election in The Gambia can serve as a model for transitioning societies.
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The upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections will be the most consequential in The Gambia’s history.
