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
Gambia - BBC
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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

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

Solidarity with Gambian Women and Girls at UN Debate - UN WatchSolidarity with Gambian Women and Girls at UN Debate  UN Watch

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

Oil report blames officials - Africa ConfidentialOil report blames officials  Africa Confidential

The Gambia lawmakers reject new draft constitution - TRT GlobalThe Gambia lawmakers reject new draft constitution  TRT Global

Media trained to lead Gambia’s fight against environmental degradation - The Point.gmMedia trained to lead Gambia’s fight against environmental degradation  The Point.gm

Chinese Ambassador to the Gambia Liu Jin Hosts Reception on China–Gambia Health Cooperation - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to the Gambia Liu Jin Hosts Reception on China–Gambia Health Cooperation  fmprc.gov.cn

Momodou Jallow: Gambian-born Swedish MP fighting racism, threats and political silence - The Africa Report.comMomodou Jallow: Gambian-born Swedish MP fighting racism, threats and political silence  The Africa Report.com

Invest in People: Chinonso Recommends Strategic Capacity Building for Gambia’s Tourism Sector - Voice GambiaInvest in People: Chinonso Recommends Strategic Capacity Building for Gambia’s Tourism Sector  Voice Gambia

Gambian MPs shoot down draft constitution bill - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineGambian MPs shoot down draft constitution bill  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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

Gambia Rejects New Constitution That Allows Barrow to Extend His Rule - BloombergGambia Rejects New Constitution That Allows Barrow to Extend His Rule  Bloomberg

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)’s Sustainable Support for Emergency Medicine Capacity in The Gambia - ZAWYATurkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)’s Sustainable Support for Emergency Medicine Capacity in The Gambia  ZAWYA

‘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

‘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

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

Constitution Bill Rejected at Second Reading: Halting the Reform Process in The Gambia? - ConstitutionNetConstitution Bill Rejected at Second Reading: Halting the Reform Process in The Gambia?  ConstitutionNet

Gambia’s Sheikh Tejan Nyang calls for stronger CARICOM–ECOWAS tourism, cultural ties at Montego Bay forum - The Point.gmGambia’s Sheikh Tejan Nyang calls for stronger CARICOM–ECOWAS tourism, cultural ties at Montego Bay forum  The Point.gm

Turkish Energy Firm Unveils Plans To Invest In Gambia’s Energy Sector - Voice GambiaTurkish Energy Firm Unveils Plans To Invest In Gambia’s Energy Sector  Voice Gambia

Turkish firm AIC powers Gambia’s energy future with major solar investment - The Point.gmTurkish firm AIC powers Gambia’s energy future with major solar investment  The Point.gm

Gambia stands its ground against a new law over concerns of exploitation - Business Insider AfricaGambia stands its ground against a new law over concerns of exploitation  Business Insider Africa

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

WACA trains ward committees on disaster response mgmt. - The Point.gmWACA trains ward committees on disaster response mgmt.  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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Church donation empower hundreds of women gardeners in The Gambia - Church NewsChurch donation empower hundreds of women gardeners in The Gambia  Church News

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

The Gambia: Unleashing investment potential for sustainable development - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)The Gambia: Unleashing investment potential for sustainable development  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

The African Development Bank and the Gambia River Basin Development Organisation (OMVG) Strengthen West African Energy Integration - African Development Bank GroupThe African Development Bank and the Gambia River Basin Development Organisation (OMVG) Strengthen West African Energy Integration  African Development Bank Group

The Gambia: A positive outlook prevails amidst adverse global conditions - CredendoThe Gambia: A positive outlook prevails amidst adverse global conditions  Credendo

Gambia: Cabinet Approves Lifting of Moratorium On Radio Broadcasting License With Conditions - allAfrica.comGambia: Cabinet Approves Lifting of Moratorium On Radio Broadcasting License With Conditions  allAfrica.com

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)

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

Gambian Lawmakers Reject New Constitution - News Central TVGambian Lawmakers Reject New Constitution  News Central TV

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

GTBoard Wins Double Honors at 8th Accra Weizo Conference - Voice GambiaGTBoard Wins Double Honors at 8th Accra Weizo Conference  Voice Gambia

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

GPA clasp GFF 2nd Division League title - The Point.gmGPA clasp GFF 2nd Division League title  The Point.gm

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

Nigeria deploys 197 troops to ECOWAS Peacekeeping mission in the Gambia - Business Insider AfricaNigeria deploys 197 troops to ECOWAS Peacekeeping mission in the Gambia  Business Insider Africa

WHO's Investment Round - Gambia impact story - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO's Investment Round - Gambia impact story  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

Parliament Rejects Gambia’s 2024 Constitution Bill - Voice GambiaParliament Rejects Gambia’s 2024 Constitution Bill  Voice Gambia

The Gambia - IFADThe Gambia  IFAD

A Bridge to Progress: AfDB Executive Directors Visit Transformative Project in The Gambia - African Development Bank GroupA Bridge to Progress: AfDB Executive Directors Visit Transformative Project in The Gambia  African Development Bank Group

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

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

Social determinants of health and hypertension screening among women in The Gambia: an evaluation of 2019-2020 demographic and health survey data - NatureSocial determinants of health and hypertension screening among women in The Gambia: an evaluation of 2019-2020 demographic and health survey data  Nature

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

Gambia - Resilience Building – Vulnerable Youth and Women Support Project (RB – VYWOSP) - P-GM-I00-004 - African Development Bank GroupGambia - Resilience Building – Vulnerable Youth and Women Support Project (RB – VYWOSP) - P-GM-I00-004  African Development Bank Group

Gambian Lawmakers Reject Constitution That Could Extend Barrow’s Rule - Africa.comGambian Lawmakers Reject Constitution That Could Extend Barrow’s Rule  Africa.com

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

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

Armed robbery in Banjul: Police explain how robbers accessed company safe - The Point.gmArmed robbery in Banjul: Police explain how robbers accessed company safe  The Point.gm

Gambia (Republic of The) - General DebateGambia (Republic of The)  General Debate

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

PPM - Gambia - Vulnerable Youths and Women support Project - VYWoSP - African Development Bank GroupPPM - Gambia - Vulnerable Youths and Women support Project - VYWoSP  African Development Bank Group

The Gambia commemorates the Day Against Hate Speech - UNESCOThe Gambia commemorates the Day Against Hate Speech  UNESCO

African Development Bank Group Strengthens Capacity on Environmental and Social Safeguards’ Implementation in The Gambia - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Group Strengthens Capacity on Environmental and Social Safeguards’ Implementation in The Gambia  African Development Bank Group

GIRAV strengthens Gambia's Rice, Maize seed security drive - The Point.gmGIRAV strengthens Gambia's Rice, Maize seed security drive  The Point.gm

African Development Bank Launches Project to Empower Vulnerable Youth and Women in The Gambia - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Launches Project to Empower Vulnerable Youth and Women in The Gambia  African Development Bank Group

MPs clash over $30M fuel scandal report - The Point.gmMPs clash over $30M fuel scandal report  The Point.gm

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

Chinese Ambassador to The Gambia Liu Jin Meets with Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to The Gambia Liu Jin Meets with Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare  mfa.gov.cn

Mother’s deportation to Gambia halted by judge after she was rushed to Heathrow at 3am - The IndependentMother’s deportation to Gambia halted by judge after she was rushed to Heathrow at 3am  The Independent

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 SHAKY STATE OF THE GAMBIA’S FOREIGN SERVICE: PUBLICITY OR REFORM? - The Point.gmTHE SHAKY STATE OF THE GAMBIA’S FOREIGN SERVICE: PUBLICITY OR REFORM?  The Point.gm

Gambia revives discussion of draft constitution - ConstitutionNetGambia revives discussion of draft constitution  ConstitutionNet

Gov’t withdraws Tambadou’s ICJ nomination - The Point.gmGov’t withdraws Tambadou’s ICJ nomination  The Point.gm

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

‘Portrait of Jammeh’: Gambians’ Long Search for Justice, an Audio Documentary - PassBlue‘Portrait of Jammeh’: Gambians’ Long Search for Justice, an Audio Documentary  PassBlue

Commonwealth empowers educators in The Gambia with artificial intelligence training - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth empowers educators in The Gambia with artificial intelligence training  thecommonwealth.org

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

Kebba Camara Features for FC Bayern World Squad in China Clash Against Shanghai Shenhua U19 - Africa Top SportsKebba Camara Features for FC Bayern World Squad in China Clash Against Shanghai Shenhua U19  Africa Top Sports

The Chinese Embassy in The Gambia Holds 2025 Spring Festival Reception - fmprc.gov.cnThe Chinese Embassy in The Gambia Holds 2025 Spring Festival Reception  fmprc.gov.cn

'The beginning of a new revolution': Gambian youth protest state corruption, face mass arrests - Brasil de Fato'The beginning of a new revolution': Gambian youth protest state corruption, face mass arrests  Brasil de Fato

EOI - Gambia - Consulting Services - Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist - GESREP - African Development Bank GroupEOI - Gambia - Consulting Services - Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist - GESREP  African Development Bank Group

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

Clinical outcomes of untreated chronic hepatitis B patients in The Gambia - Imperial College LondonClinical outcomes of untreated chronic hepatitis B patients in The Gambia  Imperial College London

Smiling Coast Fans Club celebrate 5th Year Anniversary - The Point.gmSmiling Coast Fans Club celebrate 5th Year Anniversary  The Point.gm

MRC Unit The Gambia and Oxford Nanopore celebrate new Genomics Centre launch | - The London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineMRC Unit The Gambia and Oxford Nanopore celebrate new Genomics Centre launch |  The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

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

GRA generates D13B in 6 months, launches e-invocing project - The Point.gmGRA generates D13B in 6 months, launches e-invocing project  The Point.gm

Young Gambian writer to launch debut novel - The Point.gmYoung Gambian writer to launch debut novel  The Point.gm

Democracy denied - The Point.gmDemocracy denied  The Point.gm

A Feminist Analysis of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in The Gambia's Transitional Justice Journey - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesA Feminist Analysis of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in The Gambia's Transitional Justice Journey  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

The Point Newspaper 11/07/2025 - The Point.gmThe Point Newspaper 11/07/2025  The Point.gm

Chinese Embassy in The Gambia Holds the Kick-off Event of the “China-Gambia Bantaba” - mfa.gov.cnChinese Embassy in The Gambia Holds the Kick-off Event of the “China-Gambia Bantaba”  mfa.gov.cn

Tribute: In Memory of Abdoulaye Jammeh, Leade of National Unity Party ( NUP) - A Cherished Friend - The Point.gmTribute: In Memory of Abdoulaye Jammeh, Leade of National Unity Party ( NUP) - A Cherished Friend  The Point.gm

Commonwealth Secretariat Celebrates Launch of The Gambia's New Digital Trade and Tourism Platforms - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth Secretariat Celebrates Launch of The Gambia's New Digital Trade and Tourism Platforms  thecommonwealth.org

Mining sand sustainably in The Gambia - BGS - British Geological SurveyMining sand sustainably in The Gambia  BGS - British Geological Survey

Gambia - Country Diagnostic Note - May 2025 - African Development Bank GroupGambia - Country Diagnostic Note - May 2025  African Development Bank Group

Gambia becomes latest African country to send domestic workers to Saudi Arabia - Business Insider AfricaGambia becomes latest African country to send domestic workers to Saudi Arabia  Business Insider Africa