There were high expectations when The Gambia's President Adama Barrow took over from long-time leader Yahya Jammeh. Just days after Yahya Jammeh lost the election to Adama Barrow, the prisons started emptying. In January, President-elect Adama Barrow had been flown to neighbouring Senegal by West African leaders for his safety. "They were not prepared to govern and all their attention was focused on removing Yahya Jammeh." These billboards, erected shortly after the election, stand as a symbol of defiance, especially from young Gambians.

Source: The Star April 20, 2017 19:07 UTC