Gambia

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

Information

Introduction

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.

[+] Geography

[+] People

[+] Government

Video

Map


View Larger Map

References

Gambia - Wikipedia
Gambia - CIA World Fact Book
Gambia - BBC
Gambia - Timeline - BBC

Cities

Links

News Headlines

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

Sow strike hands Senegal slim win over Gambia in Group C opener - Confédération Africaine de FootballSow strike hands Senegal slim win over Gambia in Group C opener  Confédération Africaine de Football

Official International Cricket Council Website - ICCOfficial International Cricket Council Website  ICC

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)

AFCON U-17: Senegal Off To Flyer With Win Over Gambia - Africa Top SportsAFCON U-17: Senegal Off To Flyer With Win Over Gambia  Africa Top Sports

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

Exclusive: Sanctions-hit Belarus looks to Gambia to boost its depleted air fleet - ReutersExclusive: Sanctions-hit Belarus looks to Gambia to boost its depleted air fleet  Reuters

‘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

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

Gambia Is Latest Nation to Strike Nanny Deal With Saudi Arabia - Bloomberg.comGambia Is Latest Nation to Strike Nanny Deal With Saudi Arabia  Bloomberg.com

GMB vs ZIM Cricket Scorecard, 12th Match at Nairobi, October 23, 2024 - ESPNcricinfoGMB vs ZIM Cricket Scorecard, 12th Match at Nairobi, October 23, 2024  ESPNcricinfo

The Gambia’s decision to uphold ban on FGM critical win for girls’ and women’s rights - World Health Organization (WHO)The Gambia’s decision to uphold ban on FGM critical win for girls’ and women’s rights  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

Senegal, Gambia clash in West African derby; Ivory Coast return - africanfootball.comSenegal, Gambia clash in West African derby; Ivory Coast return  africanfootball.com

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: Technical Assistance Report-Public Investment Management Assessment Update with the Climate Module - International Monetary FundThe Gambia: Technical Assistance Report-Public Investment Management Assessment Update with the Climate Module  International Monetary Fund

MATCH FACTS: Senegal open TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations title defence against Gambia - Confédération Africaine de FootballMATCH FACTS: Senegal open TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations title defence against Gambia  Confédération Africaine de Football

Zimbabwe hit T20I record 344 against Gambia | Match Highlights | Men's T20WC Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier B - ICCZimbabwe hit T20I record 344 against Gambia | Match Highlights | Men's T20WC Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier B  ICC

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

Gambia Review - 48th Session of Universal Periodic Review - UN Web TVGambia Review - 48th Session of Universal Periodic Review  UN Web TV

Transforming The Gambia's Agriculture: From Subsistence to Market-Oriented Farming - World BankTransforming The Gambia's Agriculture: From Subsistence to Market-Oriented Farming  World Bank

The Gambia hits 'historic milestone' with plastic pollution reduction plan - Oceanographic MagazineThe Gambia hits 'historic milestone' with plastic pollution reduction plan  Oceanographic Magazine

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

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)

The Gambia - IFADThe Gambia  IFAD

New Member State The Gambia Lays Foundations to Safely Introduce Public Radiotherapy for Cancer Control - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)New Member State The Gambia Lays Foundations to Safely Introduce Public Radiotherapy for Cancer Control  International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

FIFA U17 WORLD CUP Gambia U17 arrive in Morocco for U17 AFCON tournament - Africa Top SportsFIFA U17 WORLD CUP Gambia U17 arrive in Morocco for U17 AFCON tournament  Africa Top Sports

Tackling energy and waste challenges in The Gambia by turning organic waste and residues into biogas - fao.orgTackling energy and waste challenges in The Gambia by turning organic waste and residues into biogas  fao.org

A bright future for safe medicines in The Gambia | Universal Health Coverage Partnership - UHCP - World Health Organization (WHO)A bright future for safe medicines in The Gambia | Universal Health Coverage Partnership - UHCP  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

The Gambia: Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Requests for A Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modifications of Performance Criteria and Indicative Targets, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; - International Monetary FundThe Gambia: Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Requests for A Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modifications of Performance Criteria and Indicative Targets, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release;  International Monetary Fund

Gambia: Annual Country Report 2024 - Country Strategic Plan 2024 - 2028 - ReliefWebGambia: Annual Country Report 2024 - Country Strategic Plan 2024 - 2028  ReliefWeb

The Gambia Arms Trade Treaty national assessment report - SaferworldThe Gambia Arms Trade Treaty national assessment report  Saferworld

Gambia MPs uphold ban on female genital mutilation - The HinduGambia MPs uphold ban on female genital mutilation  The Hindu

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

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

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

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

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

Global hardwood demand cuts deep into The Gambia’s revenue - ISS AfricaGlobal hardwood demand cuts deep into The Gambia’s revenue  ISS Africa

Expanding digital remittances and microfinance products towards financial inclusion in The Gambia - IFADExpanding digital remittances and microfinance products towards financial inclusion in The Gambia  IFAD

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

The Gambia: UN salutes ‘monumental achievement’ as lawmakers uphold FGM ban - UN NewsThe Gambia: UN salutes ‘monumental achievement’ as lawmakers uphold FGM ban  UN News

The Gambia Travel Guide: 10 Incredible Places to Explore in 2024 - AirtelThe Gambia Travel Guide: 10 Incredible Places to Explore in 2024  Airtel

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

Gambia’s parliament upholds ban on female genital mutilation - Al JazeeraGambia’s parliament upholds ban on female genital mutilation  Al Jazeera

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

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

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

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

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

West Africa regional bloc sets up court for crimes under dictatorship in Gambia - AP NewsWest Africa regional bloc sets up court for crimes under dictatorship in Gambia  AP News

My Experience in The Gambia - University of DaytonMy Experience in The Gambia  University of Dayton

Justice and Democracy at the Heart of Transition in The Gambia - United Nations Development ProgrammeJustice and Democracy at the Heart of Transition in The Gambia  United Nations Development Programme

Sanctioned Belarus looks to Africa for aircraft, Gambia steps in - Business Insider AfricaSanctioned Belarus looks to Africa for aircraft, Gambia steps in  Business Insider Africa

Ecosystem-based adaptation in the Gambia - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeEcosystem-based adaptation in the Gambia  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

Gambia parliament rejects bill to end ban on female genital mutilation - ReutersGambia parliament rejects bill to end ban on female genital mutilation  Reuters

Gambia's bid to unban FGM divides families and parliament - ReutersGambia's bid to unban FGM divides families and parliament  Reuters

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)

Post-Harvest Loss Management of Cashew Nuts: UN Technology Bank's Mission to The Gambia - Welcome to the United NationsPost-Harvest Loss Management of Cashew Nuts: UN Technology Bank's Mission to The Gambia  Welcome to the United Nations

The Gambia: Freedom on the Net 2024 Country Report - Freedom HouseThe Gambia: Freedom on the Net 2024 Country Report  Freedom House

MPs in the Gambia vote to uphold ban on female genital mutilation - The GuardianMPs in the Gambia vote to uphold ban on female genital mutilation  The Guardian

The European Union and International IDEA partner up with the Gambia Press Union to jointly combat sexual harassment in the media - International IDEAThe European Union and International IDEA partner up with the Gambia Press Union to jointly combat sexual harassment in the media  International IDEA

Gambia: Bringing an end to illegal dumpsites - DWGambia: Bringing an end to illegal dumpsites  DW

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

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

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

Gambia: Continued ban on FGM is good news but authorities must urgently address its root causes - Amnesty InternationalGambia: Continued ban on FGM is good news but authorities must urgently address its root causes  Amnesty International

Gambia Moves to Overturn Ban on Female Genital Cutting - Think Global HealthGambia Moves to Overturn Ban on Female Genital Cutting  Think Global Health

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

Committee delegation attends the OIC Summit in The Gambia 4-5 May 2024 - Welcome to the United NationsCommittee delegation attends the OIC Summit in The Gambia 4-5 May 2024  Welcome to the United Nations

Secretary-General appoints Karl-Frédérick Paul of Haiti as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Gambia - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupSecretary-General appoints Karl-Frédérick Paul of Haiti as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Gambia  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Head of International IDEA's Gambia office receives national youth award for advancing democracy - International IDEAHead of International IDEA's Gambia office receives national youth award for advancing democracy  International IDEA

FIFA U17 WORLD CUP Gambia U17 resume training for AFCON finals in Morocco - Africa Top SportsFIFA U17 WORLD CUP Gambia U17 resume training for AFCON finals in Morocco  Africa Top Sports

UNESCO Supports two trainings for National Institutions in The Gambia to Address Hate Speech - UNESCOUNESCO Supports two trainings for National Institutions in The Gambia to Address Hate Speech  UNESCO

The 96-Year-Old Who Defied a Ban on Female Genital Cutting - The New York TimesThe 96-Year-Old Who Defied a Ban on Female Genital Cutting  The New York Times

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

Gambia FGM: Parliament rejects bill seeking to end ban - BBCGambia FGM: Parliament rejects bill seeking to end ban  BBC

A victory for opponents of female genital mutilation in The Gambia : Goats and Soda - NPRA victory for opponents of female genital mutilation in The Gambia : Goats and Soda  NPR

The Gambia’s Human Rights Champions - University of DaytonThe Gambia’s Human Rights Champions  University of Dayton

Gambia Mission: Lessons Learnt - Equality NowGambia Mission: Lessons Learnt  Equality Now

Gambia: why “Jungler” Bora Colley turned himself in after eight years - JusticeInfo.netGambia: why “Jungler” Bora Colley turned himself in after eight years  JusticeInfo.net

Post-Harvest Loss Management of Cashew Nuts: UN Technology Bank's Mission to The Gambia - Welcome to the United NationsPost-Harvest Loss Management of Cashew Nuts: UN Technology Bank's Mission to The Gambia  Welcome to the United Nations

Gambia upholds its ban on female genital cutting. Reversing it would have been a global first - AP NewsGambia upholds its ban on female genital cutting. Reversing it would have been a global first  AP News

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

In the Female Genital Mutilation Debate, Gambia’s Traditions Clash With Women’s Rights - New Lines MagazineIn the Female Genital Mutilation Debate, Gambia’s Traditions Clash With Women’s Rights  New Lines Magazine

The Gambia, Home-Grown School Meals Programme: Impact Evaluation - ReliefWebThe Gambia, Home-Grown School Meals Programme: Impact Evaluation  ReliefWeb

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

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

The Gambia: GPU holds national forum with editors to improve migration reporting - International Federation of Journalists - IFJThe Gambia: GPU holds national forum with editors to improve migration reporting  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

Global Leaders Praise Gambia’s Decision To Uphold Ban On Female Genital Mutilation - Health Policy WatchGlobal Leaders Praise Gambia’s Decision To Uphold Ban On Female Genital Mutilation  Health Policy Watch

Gambia: Bill Threatens Female Genital Mutilation Ban - Human Rights WatchGambia: Bill Threatens Female Genital Mutilation Ban  Human Rights Watch

The Gambia: Prosecution of journalists prompts serious concerns - ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.The Gambia: Prosecution of journalists prompts serious concerns  ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.

Transparency International deeply concerned about recent arrests and… - Transparency.orgTransparency International deeply concerned about recent arrests and…  Transparency.org

The Gambia: Reclaiming the Land - IFADThe Gambia: Reclaiming the Land  IFAD

‘I will die trying’: Gambian migrant deportees dream of return to Europe - Al Jazeera‘I will die trying’: Gambian migrant deportees dream of return to Europe  Al Jazeera

Securing women’s resource rights through gender transformative approaches: Perspectives from The Gambia - IFADSecuring women’s resource rights through gender transformative approaches: Perspectives from The Gambia  IFAD

Chinese Ambassador to The Gambia Liu Jin Visits Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to The Gambia Liu Jin Visits Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute  fmprc.gov.cn

Fostering UN-World Bank partnership to tackle fragility in Burundi and The Gambia - World Bank BlogsFostering UN-World Bank partnership to tackle fragility in Burundi and The Gambia  World Bank Blogs

Gambia U-17 team leave for Morocco ahead of U-17 Cup of Nations - The Point.gmGambia U-17 team leave for Morocco ahead of U-17 Cup of Nations  The Point.gm