The president of The Gambia, Adama Barrow has described the fixing of the country’s ailing economy as being "like carrying a mountain" a little over year since he took over from former leader Yahya Jammeh.
The government of The Gambia has placed a ban on political activities following deadly clashes between supporters of the country’s President Adama Barrow and opposition supporters in two communities in the western coast region.
The former leader of The Gambia, Yahya Jammah has been sanctioned by the United States of America as part of measures being taken by the Trump administration against corrupt individuals.
The Gambia's Football Federation (GFF) has avoided a Fifa ban after the country's sports council chairman, Bori Darboe, reinstated the GFF's executive committee following an intervention by the country's president, Adama Barrow.
10 Gambian soldiers have been charged by a military court with treason and mutiny for allegedly plotting to overthrow the country's newly elected government led by President Adama Barrow.
The Gambia officially has a vice president and the position has been occupied by Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang who was appointed by President Adama Barrow months ago.
The once powerful leader of the West African nation of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh is reported to be very isolated in Equatorial Guinea where he is currently living in exile.
The Gambia has joined the opposition in Togo to call on Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe to resign as agitations continue in the West African nation for an end to the Gnassingbe dynasty which has lasted for 50 years.
An international campaign has been launched by some Gambians seeking to have their former President Yahya Jammeh who is currently in exile in Equatorial Guinea brought to justice.
The Gambian government has detained at least 23 soldiers loyal to former leader Yahya Jammeh for allegedly plotting to revolt against Gambia’s new leader, Adama Barrow.
