Gambian President Adama Barrow greeted thousands of supporters at Independence Stadium
The Gambia has sworn in its new president, Adama Barrow, in front of a crowd of thousands.
It is the second time Mr Barrow has taken the oath.
The first time was at very low-key event at the country's embassy in Senegal last month, after a lengthy power struggle forced him into exile.
After his predecessor finally agreed to step down, Mr Barrow was able to arrange a stadium event back in his homeland, near the capital city Banjul.
Mr Barrow is only the third president in the history of The Gambia, and the celebrations also mark 52 years of the west African country's independence.
Long-time leader Yahya Jammeh was voted out in December but he only agreed to step aside when regional powers sent in troops ready to remove him by force.
He has since fled to Equatorial Guinea.
Mr Barrow has promised a new dawn for the country, which Mr Jammeh had ruled with an iron fist.
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The Gambia: President Barrow sworn in at packed stadium
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