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
Gambia - Timeline - BBC

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Sowing the seeds of transformative agriculture: The Gambia’s journey to soil security - CIFOR-ICRAF Forests NewsSowing the seeds of transformative agriculture: The Gambia’s journey to soil security  CIFOR-ICRAF Forests News

After years of decline, Gambia’s natural spaces are on the mend - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeAfter years of decline, Gambia’s natural spaces are on the mend  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

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

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

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)

‘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

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

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

The Gambian women showing the way on climate action - DWThe Gambian women showing the way on climate action  DW

Miss Lane Spends Easter with Project Gambia - News - King's Hawford - The King's School, WorcesterMiss Lane Spends Easter with Project Gambia - News - King's Hawford  The King's School, Worcester

The Embassy of Gambia commemorates the 60th anniversary of its independence - thediplomatinspain.comThe Embassy of Gambia commemorates the 60th anniversary of its independence  thediplomatinspain.com

‘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

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

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: 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

The Gambia’s Hybrid Tribunal: A Bold Experiment in Transitional Justice - JURIST Legal NewsThe Gambia’s Hybrid Tribunal: A Bold Experiment in Transitional Justice  JURIST Legal News

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)

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

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

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)

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

Gambia, Ghana regulators meet up on telecom data collection - TelecompaperGambia, Ghana regulators meet up on telecom data collection  Telecompaper

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

Gambian ex-soldier convicted at US trial of torturing suspected backers of a failed 2006 coup - AP NewsGambian ex-soldier convicted at US trial of torturing suspected backers of a failed 2006 coup  AP News

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

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

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)

Mother facing political persecution who has lived in UK for 16 years to be deported to the Gambia - The IndependentMother facing political persecution who has lived in UK for 16 years to be deported to the Gambia  The Independent

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

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

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP Gambia U20 kick-off training for qualifier against Ivory Coast - Africa Top SportsFIFA U20 WORLD CUP Gambia U20 kick-off training for qualifier against Ivory Coast  Africa Top Sports

The Gambia - IFADThe Gambia  IFAD

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

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

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

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

Gambia, Senegal join efforts to boost road and air transport infrastructure - The Point.gmGambia, Senegal join efforts to boost road and air transport infrastructure  The Point.gm

Ebou Adams: Gambia midfielder named Derby County 2024/25 Player of the Year - Pan-Africa FootballEbou Adams: Gambia midfielder named Derby County 2024/25 Player of the Year  Pan-Africa Football

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

Abdoulie Manneh: Gambia forward on target as Mjallby crush Halmstad - Pan-Africa FootballAbdoulie Manneh: Gambia forward on target as Mjallby crush Halmstad  Pan-Africa Football

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

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

Chinese Embassy in The Gambia Holds the Third China-Gambia Bantaba - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Embassy in The Gambia Holds the Third China-Gambia Bantaba  fmprc.gov.cn

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

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

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

Gambia holds first-ever agro-forum on Liquid Organic Amino Acid fertilizer - The Point.gmGambia holds first-ever agro-forum on Liquid Organic Amino Acid fertilizer  The Point.gm

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

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

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

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

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

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 launches first-ever TITA Mobile App for Tertiary and Higher Edu Institutions - The Point.gmGambia launches first-ever TITA Mobile App for Tertiary and Higher Edu Institutions  The Point.gm

ValueJet connects Nigeria, Gambia with new direct service - Vanguard NewsValueJet connects Nigeria, Gambia with new direct service  Vanguard News

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

Gambian torture victims testify in US against a member of former dictator's military - ABC NewsGambian torture victims testify in US against a member of former dictator's military  ABC News

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

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

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

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

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

Preserving The Gambia’s FGM Law Is Only the Start - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesPreserving The Gambia’s FGM Law Is Only the Start  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Gambian activist named among ‘Time’s 100 Most Influential People’ - The Point.gmGambian activist named among ‘Time’s 100 Most Influential People’  The Point.gm

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)

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

Ambassador Baks Touray suggests strategic response to potential U.S. Embassy closure - The Point.gmAmbassador Baks Touray suggests strategic response to potential U.S. Embassy closure  The Point.gm

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

St Noa cruise to 3-0 victory against Gambia | CAF Schools Championship - Kawowo SportsSt Noa cruise to 3-0 victory against Gambia | CAF Schools Championship  Kawowo Sports

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

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

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

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

NPP outlines vision ahead of 2026 - The Point.gmNPP outlines vision ahead of 2026  The Point.gm

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

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

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

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

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

NCAC launches ICH capacity building project - The Point.gmNCAC launches ICH capacity building project  The Point.gm

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

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

Gambia open CAF African schools championship account against DR Congo today - The Point.gmGambia open CAF African schools championship account against DR Congo today  The Point.gm

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 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

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

SJAG to launch momentous Women Sports Reporters Commission - The Point.gmSJAG to launch momentous Women Sports Reporters Commission  The Point.gm

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

What the US can learn from Gambia about defeating petty tyrants - Waging NonviolenceWhat the US can learn from Gambia about defeating petty tyrants  Waging Nonviolence

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

US Navy veteran recalls being tortured by Gambian Jungler - Courthouse News ServiceUS Navy veteran recalls being tortured by Gambian Jungler  Courthouse News Service

Ahead of WMD: Health officials call for partnership to end endemic malaria - The Point.gmAhead of WMD: Health officials call for partnership to end endemic malaria  The Point.gm

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

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

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

Study reveals high rates of Shigella-related diarrhea in Basse - The Point.gmStudy reveals high rates of Shigella-related diarrhea in Basse  The Point.gm

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.