The 77 Percent — Does fear of prosecution drive African leaders' sit-tight attitudes?

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Is Gambia paving the way in showing that there should be accountability for presidents who abuse power while in office? Listen to this interesting debate from young people in The Gambia.
13 May English Germany Society & Culture

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