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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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!

Empowered Gambia shines at CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Youth Development Cup - FIVBEmpowered Gambia shines at CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Youth Development Cup  FIVB

ANTARES VISION GROUP SIGNS STRATEGIC AGREEMENT WITH THE MEDICINES CONTROL AGENCY OF THE GAMBIA - PR NewswireANTARES VISION GROUP SIGNS STRATEGIC AGREEMENT WITH THE MEDICINES CONTROL AGENCY OF THE GAMBIA  PR Newswire

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

Innovations in Poverty Eradication in Gambia - The Borgen ProjectInnovations in Poverty Eradication in Gambia  The Borgen Project

Gambia Launches Pay-As-You-Go Solar Energy Initiative - Energy Capital & PowerGambia Launches Pay-As-You-Go Solar Energy Initiative  Energy Capital & Power

The Gambia - Population, Migration, Urbanization - BritannicaThe Gambia - Population, Migration, Urbanization  Britannica

Senator Rasha Kelej Received The Gambia First Lady at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to Discuss Their Joint Programs to Build Healthcare Capacity - Business Wire IndiaSenator Rasha Kelej Received The Gambia First Lady at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to Discuss Their Joint Programs to Build Healthcare Capacity  Business Wire India

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

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

Kenya vs Gambia: Preview & Score Prediction - Morocco World NewsKenya vs Gambia: Preview & Score Prediction  Morocco World News

‘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

Spanish Embassy Urges Gambian Migrant Workers to Respect Return Deadline Under Circular Migration Program - Voice GambiaSpanish Embassy Urges Gambian Migrant Workers to Respect Return Deadline Under Circular Migration Program  Voice Gambia

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

Why The Gambia Must End Discrimination Against Ghanaian Descendants, Uphold Human Rights Obligations – ARRA - Modern GhanaWhy The Gambia Must End Discrimination Against Ghanaian Descendants, Uphold Human Rights Obligations – ARRA  Modern Ghana

Goals and Highlights Gambia 2-0 Burundi in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comGoals and Highlights Gambia 2-0 Burundi in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Antares Vision agreement with MCA Gambia for drug traceability - MarketScreenerAntares Vision agreement with MCA Gambia for drug traceability  MarketScreener

Gambia vs Burundi: The Scorpions aim to confirm their form - ca.sports.yahoo.comGambia vs Burundi: The Scorpions aim to confirm their form  ca.sports.yahoo.com

The Gambia National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)The Gambia National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

7th MFFLI Summit Strengthens Healthcare & Social Development Across Africa and Asia - Devdiscourse7th MFFLI Summit Strengthens Healthcare & Social Development Across Africa and Asia  Devdiscourse

‘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

Mobile Money Accounts Reach 4.5 Million as Digital Finance Expands in Gambia - Voice GambiaMobile Money Accounts Reach 4.5 Million as Digital Finance Expands in Gambia  Voice Gambia

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

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

‘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

Highlights and goals of Kenya 1-3 Gambia in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighlights and goals of Kenya 1-3 Gambia in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Exclusive all-format story highlights Gambian fishing war - ap.orgExclusive all-format story highlights Gambian fishing war  ap.org

Gambia Handball Coaches to Undergo Technical Coaching Course - Voice GambiaGambia Handball Coaches to Undergo Technical Coaching Course  Voice Gambia

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

Kenya vs Gambia Predictions and Betting Tips: Value on a repeat result - Goal.comKenya vs Gambia Predictions and Betting Tips: Value on a repeat result  Goal.com

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Kenya Vs Gambia Confirmed Line up - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Kenya Vs Gambia Confirmed Line up  Africa Top Sports

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

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

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

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

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

McCarthy: We got punished for our mistakes - africanfootball.comMcCarthy: We got punished for our mistakes  africanfootball.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

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

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

“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

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

Antares Vision Group Partners with Gambia’s MCA for Pharmaceutical Traceability - TipRanksAntares Vision Group Partners with Gambia’s MCA for Pharmaceutical Traceability  TipRanks

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

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

Nigeria, Gambia crowned Africa U18 beach volleyball champions - FIVBNigeria, Gambia crowned Africa U18 beach volleyball champions  FIVB

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Validates Great Green Wall RECOSERV Project to Tackle Climate and Land Degradation - Voice GambiaGambia Validates Great Green Wall RECOSERV Project to Tackle Climate and Land Degradation  Voice Gambia

When are Kenya’s World Cup qualifiers against Gambia & Seychelles and how can you watch? - Flashscore.comWhen are Kenya’s World Cup qualifiers against Gambia & Seychelles and how can you watch?  Flashscore.com

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

Minteh plays for Gambia - but World Cup lights could go out on Baleba after defeat - uk.sports.yahoo.comMinteh plays for Gambia - but World Cup lights could go out on Baleba after defeat  uk.sports.yahoo.com

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

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)

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)

Gaffer Mckinstry expresses delight after back-to-back triumphs in World Cup qualifiers - The Point.gmGaffer Mckinstry expresses delight after back-to-back triumphs in World Cup qualifiers  The Point.gm

Gambians protest corruption following recent scandals - France 24Gambians protest corruption following recent scandals  France 24

Gambia Immigration Department Postpones Mobile Biometric Passport Enrolment - Voice GambiaGambia Immigration Department Postpones Mobile Biometric Passport Enrolment  Voice Gambia

Quick takes: WHO chikungunya warning, mpox in Gambia, more H5N1 in California dairy cows - CIDRAPQuick takes: WHO chikungunya warning, mpox in Gambia, more H5N1 in California dairy cows  CIDRAP

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

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

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets The Gambia First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa and Asia at 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss the strategy to reshape patient care in The Gambia - ZAWYAMerck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets The Gambia First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa and Asia at 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss the strategy to reshape patient care in The Gambia  ZAWYA

It’s a must-win for Harambee Stars against Gambia - KBC DigitalIt’s a must-win for Harambee Stars against Gambia  KBC Digital

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

Gambian lawmaker demands reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan - Businessday NGGambian lawmaker demands reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan  Businessday NG

Gambia awaits who will lead UDP into 2026 polls - The Point.gmGambia awaits who will lead UDP into 2026 polls  The Point.gm

MPs Question Interior Minister Over Controversial Overseas ID Scheme - The Point.gmMPs Question Interior Minister Over Controversial Overseas ID Scheme  The Point.gm

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

Full-Time: Gambia Thrashes Harambee Stars 3-1 At Kasarani Stadium - The Kenya TimesFull-Time: Gambia Thrashes Harambee Stars 3-1 At Kasarani Stadium  The Kenya Times

Gov’t partners with UNEP to develop green corridor for environmental sustainability - The Point.gmGov’t partners with UNEP to develop green corridor for environmental sustainability  The Point.gm

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Minteh shines as Gambia outshine Kenya - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Minteh shines as Gambia outshine Kenya  Africa Top Sports

Gambia College PTC Class of 1994 Holds Reunion - Voice GambiaGambia College PTC Class of 1994 Holds Reunion  Voice Gambia

The Gambia Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerThe Gambia Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

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

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

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

U.S. Department of State honours Ambassador Sharon L. Cromer for distinguished service to Gambia - The Point.gmU.S. Department of State honours Ambassador Sharon L. Cromer for distinguished service to Gambia  The Point.gm

Ghana receives US deported Nigerians, Gambia other West African nationals - NairametricsGhana receives US deported Nigerians, Gambia other West African nationals  Nairametrics

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

NHRC opens national forum to advance disability rights in Gambia - The Point.gmNHRC opens national forum to advance disability rights in Gambia  The Point.gm

Rights Group Demands End to Gambian Identity Document Denials - News GhanaRights Group Demands End to Gambian Identity Document Denials  News Ghana

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

Pêche illicite, non déclarée et non réglementée (INN) - Food and Agriculture OrganizationPêche illicite, non déclarée et non réglementée (INN)  Food and Agriculture Organization

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