By BBCMore by this AuthorBANJULThere were high expectations when Gambia’s President Adama Barrow took over from Yahya Jammeh. Families were reunited, signifying an end to a time of repression and rights abuses during the 22 years Jammeh spent in power. Though there are no political prisoners in the Gambia, there has been no closure for Isatu Kanyi. But there is still the pall of emptiness. The euphoria of Barrow’s triumphant return to The Gambia from Senegal in January has died, giving way to reflection as citizens come to terms with reality.

Source: Daily Nation April 23, 2017 15:00 UTC