LEFT: Former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh. RIGHT: Teodoro Obiang Nguema, president of Equatorial Guinea.
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.com | Gambia’s new govt mired in controversy over appointed VP’s age
Gambian President Adama Barrow’s administration faced a backlash on Tuesday after admitting its new vice-president may be constitutionally barred from serving and confirming ex-leader Yahya Jammeh will be permitted to keep a fleet of luxury cars. One day after naming Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang as deputy leader, an outcry broke out after local media alleged she was 67 years old, two years over the legal maximum to serve in the post.