Gambia

Country Gambia
Capital Banjul
Continent Africa
Currency Dalasi(GMD)
Languages English, Mandinka, Fula, Wolof, Serer & Jola

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The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965. Geographically surrounded by Senegal, it formed a short-lived federation of Senegambia between 1982 and 1989. In 1991 the two nations signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, but tensions have flared up intermittently since then. Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH led a military coup in 1994 that overthrew the president and banned political activity. A new constitution and presidential elections in 1996, followed by parliamentary balloting in 1997, completed a nominal return to civilian rule. JAMMEH has been elected president in all subsequent elections including most recently in late 2006.

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Gambia - Wikipedia
Gambia - CIA World Fact Book
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The Gambia's auditor general Momodou Ceesay removed from office by police - BBCThe Gambia's auditor general Momodou Ceesay removed from office by police  BBC

Cape Verde vs The Gambia; two West African countries locked in battle for tourist dollar - part two - CAPA - Centre for AviationCape Verde vs The Gambia; two West African countries locked in battle for tourist dollar - part two  CAPA - Centre for Aviation

The Gambia’s Economy Maintains Growth Momentum Amid Global Uncertainty - World BankThe Gambia’s Economy Maintains Growth Momentum Amid Global Uncertainty  World Bank

Gambian auditor general frogmarched from office after rejecting ministerial post - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineGambian auditor general frogmarched from office after rejecting ministerial post  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

The Gambia’s new constitution has stalled again – 5 reasons why and what that means for democracy - The ConversationThe Gambia’s new constitution has stalled again – 5 reasons why and what that means for democracy  The Conversation

Gambian official: China's achievements in cyberspace inspiring - China DailyGambian official: China's achievements in cyberspace inspiring  China Daily

Gambia Joins Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and More to Skyrocketing Africa’s Tourism with Sustainable Growth and Unique Eco-Tourism Offerings: Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldGambia Joins Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and More to Skyrocketing Africa’s Tourism with Sustainable Growth and Unique Eco-Tourism Offerings: Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

The Special Tribunal for The Gambia: A Regional Experiment in Transitional Justice and Its Challenges - EJIL: Talk!The Special Tribunal for The Gambia: A Regional Experiment in Transitional Justice and Its Challenges  EJIL: Talk!

Bisexual U.S. deportee in hiding in homophobic Gambia - Erasing 76 CrimesBisexual U.S. deportee in hiding in homophobic Gambia  Erasing 76 Crimes

The Gambia: Authorities must release protesters and protect their rights - ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.The Gambia: Authorities must release protesters and protect their rights  ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.

‘Cut in secret’: Gambia anti-FGM activists fear babies targeted despite ban - Al Jazeera‘Cut in secret’: Gambia anti-FGM activists fear babies targeted despite ban  Al Jazeera

Gambia Press Union and partners validate revised journalism charter - International IDEAGambia Press Union and partners validate revised journalism charter  International IDEA

In the Gambia, legislators reject new draft constitution - ConstitutionNetIn the Gambia, legislators reject new draft constitution  ConstitutionNet

Female Genital Mutilation in Infancy Still Common, Gambian Mothers Say - Ms. MagazineFemale Genital Mutilation in Infancy Still Common, Gambian Mothers Say  Ms. Magazine

Gambia’s maiden national conference on religion and hate speech ends on positive note - UNESCOGambia’s maiden national conference on religion and hate speech ends on positive note  UNESCO

From stigma to strength in The Gambia - Welcome to the United NationsFrom stigma to strength in The Gambia  Welcome to the United Nations

Modou Ceesay: Gambia Auditor General reject Gambia President Barrow appointment - BBCModou Ceesay: Gambia Auditor General reject Gambia President Barrow appointment  BBC

Renewables Boost Sustainable Development in the Central African Republic and The Gambia - World BankRenewables Boost Sustainable Development in the Central African Republic and The Gambia  World Bank

Youth in Motion: Sustaining Transitional Justice in The Gambia - Welcome to the United NationsYouth in Motion: Sustaining Transitional Justice in The Gambia  Welcome to the United Nations

Journalists from Gambia, Guinea Bissau trained on open-source intelligence to combat disinformation - UNESCOJournalists from Gambia, Guinea Bissau trained on open-source intelligence to combat disinformation  UNESCO

‘I nearly died’: Taba, the tobacco drug Gambian women share in secret - Al Jazeera‘I nearly died’: Taba, the tobacco drug Gambian women share in secret  Al Jazeera

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: The Gambia - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: The Gambia  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Afreximbank to avail $75 million to Central Bank of The Gambia in a cross-currency swap - African Export-Import BankAfreximbank to avail $75 million to Central Bank of The Gambia in a cross-currency swap  African Export-Import Bank

The battle to preserve Gambia's marine ecosystem - DWThe battle to preserve Gambia's marine ecosystem  DW

Arrests made as Gambians protest auditor general’s removal - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineArrests made as Gambians protest auditor general’s removal  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Youth-led anti-corruption movement surges in The Gambia - Peoples DispatchYouth-led anti-corruption movement surges in The Gambia  Peoples Dispatch

‘It is ambitious, but ambition builds the world’: can the Gambia’s bold plan to cut plastic pollution work? - The Guardian‘It is ambitious, but ambition builds the world’: can the Gambia’s bold plan to cut plastic pollution work?  The Guardian

Purchase of three airbus jets via Gambia and the UAE: How Belarus is evading EU sanctions - EunewsPurchase of three airbus jets via Gambia and the UAE: How Belarus is evading EU sanctions  Eunews

‘Sea War’: Locals Face Off Against Foreign Trawlers in The Gambia - Africa Defense Forum‘Sea War’: Locals Face Off Against Foreign Trawlers in The Gambia  Africa Defense Forum

What wild monkeys in The Gambia can teach us about intestinal parasites (and why it matters to us) - Cambridge University Press & AssessmentWhat wild monkeys in The Gambia can teach us about intestinal parasites (and why it matters to us)  Cambridge University Press & Assessment

A 'sea war' brews off Gambia as desperate local fishermen attack foreign vessels, and each other - AP NewsA 'sea war' brews off Gambia as desperate local fishermen attack foreign vessels, and each other  AP News

Courtesy Call on Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru by H.E. Mr. Muhammad B. S. JALLOW, Vice-President of the Republic of The Gambia - mofa.go.jpCourtesy Call on Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru by H.E. Mr. Muhammad B. S. JALLOW, Vice-President of the Republic of The Gambia  mofa.go.jp

Vice President of Gambia condemns Israel's aggression against Qatar - The Peninsula QatarVice President of Gambia condemns Israel's aggression against Qatar  The Peninsula Qatar

Fulbright Scholar leads public health effort in Africa - East Carolina UniversityFulbright Scholar leads public health effort in Africa  East Carolina University

FGM: Outrage in The Gambia after one-month-old baby dies - BBCFGM: Outrage in The Gambia after one-month-old baby dies  BBC

New Director announced for MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM - The London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineNew Director announced for MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM  The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Ghana says 14 people deported from US sent to Nigeria, Gambia - africanews.comGhana says 14 people deported from US sent to Nigeria, Gambia  africanews.com

Gambian among over 1,000 writers in Moscow for Global Literary Forum - The Point.gmGambian among over 1,000 writers in Moscow for Global Literary Forum  The Point.gm

Soutenir les investissements responsables dans l'agriculture et les systèmes alimentaires - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSoutenir les investissements responsables dans l'agriculture et les systèmes alimentaires  Food and Agriculture Organization

Teachers for All: The Gambia - UnicefTeachers for All: The Gambia  Unicef

Supporting inventors in Africa: patent-drafting workshop held in The Gambia - epo.orgSupporting inventors in Africa: patent-drafting workshop held in The Gambia  epo.org

Gambia develops teaching modules on hate speech, fact-checking - UNESCOGambia develops teaching modules on hate speech, fact-checking  UNESCO

Michael Sang Correa: Gambian ex-soldier convicted of torture in US trial - BBCMichael Sang Correa: Gambian ex-soldier convicted of torture in US trial  BBC

Japan-Gambia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Gambia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Chinese Ambassador to The Gambia Liu Jin Hosts China-Gambia Bantaba on Youth - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to The Gambia Liu Jin Hosts China-Gambia Bantaba on Youth  mfa.gov.cn

Gabon hold Côte d’Ivoire, Benin hit four as Angola and Gambia claim vital wins - cafonline.comGabon hold Côte d’Ivoire, Benin hit four as Angola and Gambia claim vital wins  cafonline.com

Gambia: West African States agree on Court for Jammeh-era crimes - The International Commission of Jurists - ICJGambia: West African States agree on Court for Jammeh-era crimes  The International Commission of Jurists - ICJ

“The NASC pilot is critical to ensure that the census is done the right way.” —SG Sanyang as Gambia gears up for National Agriculture Census in August - Food and Agriculture Organization“The NASC pilot is critical to ensure that the census is done the right way.” —SG Sanyang as Gambia gears up for National Agriculture Census in August  Food and Agriculture Organization

Fighting GBV and FGM in The Gambia: uplifting women and girls through the power of the law - World Bank BlogsFighting GBV and FGM in The Gambia: uplifting women and girls through the power of the law  World Bank Blogs

Digital 2025: The Gambia - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: The Gambia  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

The Gambia Press Union and Media Council trained on media monitoring of ethical violations - International IDEAThe Gambia Press Union and Media Council trained on media monitoring of ethical violations  International IDEA

Prioritizing prenatal care may decrease low birth weight outcomes in The Gambia, Notre Dame research finds - Keough School of Global AffairsPrioritizing prenatal care may decrease low birth weight outcomes in The Gambia, Notre Dame research finds  Keough School of Global Affairs

Gambia confirms at least 70 killed after migrant boat capsizes off Mauritania - TRT FrançaisGambia confirms at least 70 killed after migrant boat capsizes off Mauritania  TRT Français

Yahya Jammeh's assets: Gambia's President Barrow announces investigation - BBCYahya Jammeh's assets: Gambia's President Barrow announces investigation  BBC

Global Weather?Gambia and Senegal Experience Heavy Rainfall - cma.gov.cnGlobal Weather?Gambia and Senegal Experience Heavy Rainfall  cma.gov.cn

The Gambia National Assembly launches 5-year strategic plan to strengthen governance and democratic engagement - International IDEAThe Gambia National Assembly launches 5-year strategic plan to strengthen governance and democratic engagement  International IDEA

Flora / Illegal logging cuts deep into The Gambia’s ecology and economy - ENACT AfricaFlora / Illegal logging cuts deep into The Gambia’s ecology and economy  ENACT Africa

GNOC Launches Technical Coaching Course for Handball Coaches - Voice GambiaGNOC Launches Technical Coaching Course for Handball Coaches  Voice Gambia

Climate change could submerge The Gambia’s capital - Dialogue EarthClimate change could submerge The Gambia’s capital  Dialogue Earth

Chinese Embassy in The Gambia and the Gambia Armed Forces Host the First China Gambia Military Bantaba - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Embassy in The Gambia and the Gambia Armed Forces Host the First China Gambia Military Bantaba  fmprc.gov.cn

Nafa Cash initiative registers positive impacts on beneficiaries’ livelihood - The Point.gmNafa Cash initiative registers positive impacts on beneficiaries’ livelihood  The Point.gm

UNDP The Gambia Launches the 2025 Global Human Development Report: A Call to Expand Choices and Harness AI for Inclusive Growth - UNDPUNDP The Gambia Launches the 2025 Global Human Development Report: A Call to Expand Choices and Harness AI for Inclusive Growth  UNDP

UN Technology Bank training to support Gambian cashew nut production - Welcome to the United NationsUN Technology Bank training to support Gambian cashew nut production  Welcome to the United Nations

The Gambia Circular Economy Diagnostic - World BankThe Gambia Circular Economy Diagnostic  World Bank

A New Medical Oxygen System Supports the Gambia’s Dedicated Physicians - Direct ReliefA New Medical Oxygen System Supports the Gambia’s Dedicated Physicians  Direct Relief

Gambia U-17 continue screening of players as WAFU Zone A tourney looms - The Point.gmGambia U-17 continue screening of players as WAFU Zone A tourney looms  The Point.gm

A bright future for safe medicines in The Gambia - World Health Organization (WHO)A bright future for safe medicines in The Gambia  World Health Organization (WHO)

AD951: Access to justice in The Gambia: Courts seen as untrustworthy, unfair, and ineffective - AfrobarometerAD951: Access to justice in The Gambia: Courts seen as untrustworthy, unfair, and ineffective  Afrobarometer

UHC-Partnership: A bright future for safe medicines in The Gambia - World Health Organization (WHO)UHC-Partnership: A bright future for safe medicines in The Gambia  World Health Organization (WHO)

Gambia emerging as a prime West African ecotourism spot - Travel WeeklyGambia emerging as a prime West African ecotourism spot  Travel Weekly

EU, The Gambia Seal D1.7 Billion Deal For Transformation of Agri-Food Systems - Voice GambiaEU, The Gambia Seal D1.7 Billion Deal For Transformation of Agri-Food Systems  Voice Gambia

From dictatorship to democracy: a story of youth-led activism and hope from The Gambia | News | News & Events - Keough School of Global AffairsFrom dictatorship to democracy: a story of youth-led activism and hope from The Gambia | News | News & Events  Keough School of Global Affairs

27 people arrested in a protest in Gambia over the sale of a former dictator’s assets - AP News27 people arrested in a protest in Gambia over the sale of a former dictator’s assets  AP News

US Trial Against Gambian Accused of Torture - Human Rights WatchUS Trial Against Gambian Accused of Torture  Human Rights Watch

Advocating against FGM through Imams, sermons and women’s networks in The Gambia - International IDEAAdvocating against FGM through Imams, sermons and women’s networks in The Gambia  International IDEA

The Gambia: African Development Fund Approves $19.93 Million Grant to Tackle Fragility and Expand Opportunities for Rural Youth and Women - African Development Bank GroupThe Gambia: African Development Fund Approves $19.93 Million Grant to Tackle Fragility and Expand Opportunities for Rural Youth and Women  African Development Bank Group

ECOWAS is still pivotal to steadying The Gambia’s transition - ISS AfricaECOWAS is still pivotal to steadying The Gambia’s transition  ISS Africa

Investing in rural people in The Gambia - IFADInvesting in rural people in The Gambia  IFAD

Gambia, Korea mark 60 years of friendship with dazzling cultural showcase - The Point.gmGambia, Korea mark 60 years of friendship with dazzling cultural showcase  The Point.gm

A united front against TB: WHO Gambia's appeal on World TB Day 2025 - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaA united front against TB: WHO Gambia's appeal on World TB Day 2025  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

EU injects D1.7B to strengthen Gambia’s agri-food systems - The Point.gmEU injects D1.7B to strengthen Gambia’s agri-food systems  The Point.gm

Top 10 Places to Explore in Gambia - AirtelTop 10 Places to Explore in Gambia  Airtel

Beakanyang responds to tragic death of 3-week-old infant allegedly linked to FGM - The Point.gmBeakanyang responds to tragic death of 3-week-old infant allegedly linked to FGM  The Point.gm

Homemade: The Yankuba Minteh story - from The Gambia to the Premier League - Premier LeagueHomemade: The Yankuba Minteh story - from The Gambia to the Premier League  Premier League

Revealing the Invisible: Permian Health’s air quality crusade in Gambia - IQAirRevealing the Invisible: Permian Health’s air quality crusade in Gambia  IQAir

Zimbabwe's 344 for 4 breaks the record for highest T20 total - ESPNcricinfoZimbabwe's 344 for 4 breaks the record for highest T20 total  ESPNcricinfo

Resilience in exile: Stories of refugee women in Senegal and the Gambia - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyResilience in exile: Stories of refugee women in Senegal and the Gambia  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Trade Ministry Issues Stern Warning Over Absconded Gambian Migrant Workers in Spain - Voice GambiaTrade Ministry Issues Stern Warning Over Absconded Gambian Migrant Workers in Spain  Voice Gambia

Post-Dictatorship Gambia: A Slow March to Democratic Stability? - Centre for Democracy and DevelopmentPost-Dictatorship Gambia: A Slow March to Democratic Stability?  Centre for Democracy and Development

Chinese Embassy in The Gambia Holds Spring Festival Reception - mfa.gov.cnChinese Embassy in The Gambia Holds Spring Festival Reception  mfa.gov.cn

NaNA advocates for zero child labor in Gambia - The Point.gmNaNA advocates for zero child labor in Gambia  The Point.gm

GPF Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes of Sukuta-Jabang Incident - Voice GambiaGPF Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes of Sukuta-Jabang Incident  Voice Gambia

Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Gambian President - Department of Foreign AffairsPhilippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Gambian President  Department of Foreign Affairs

The Gambia: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report - Freedom HouseThe Gambia: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report  Freedom House

Gov’t launches media overhaul to boost transparency - The Point.gmGov’t launches media overhaul to boost transparency  The Point.gm

In The Gambia, Activists and Civil Society Win a Victory for Women and Girls - Freedom HouseIn The Gambia, Activists and Civil Society Win a Victory for Women and Girls  Freedom House

The Trump Administration Leaned on African Countries. The Goal: Get Business for Elon Musk. - ProPublicaThe Trump Administration Leaned on African Countries. The Goal: Get Business for Elon Musk.  ProPublica

National consultations: The Gambia explores the integration of trade-related measures into the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and sector strategies. - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)National consultations: The Gambia explores the integration of trade-related measures into the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and sector strategies.  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

AG vs Presidency: Supreme Court to hear Ceesay's controversial removal - The Point.gmAG vs Presidency: Supreme Court to hear Ceesay's controversial removal  The Point.gm

From Seeds to Self-Belief: My Journey with the Gambia Songhai Initiative - UNDPFrom Seeds to Self-Belief: My Journey with the Gambia Songhai Initiative  UNDP