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Gambia

Gambia is a West African country bordered by Senegal on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The capital is Banjul. With a population of about 2.5-million, it is one of the smallest countries on the African mainland, stretching in a narrow strip along the Gambia River. The economy is dominated by agriculture, particularly groundnut production, as well as tourism, remittances and services. The currency is the dalasi. Gambia operates as a presidential republic and is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), the African Union and the Commonwealth. The country gained independence from Britain in 1965 and became a republic in 1970. Gambia's strategic location along the river has historically made it an important trading hub in the region. The country faces development challenges including limited natural resources, a narrow economic base and vulnerability to external shocks.

Gambia Updates


Armscor welcomes African scientists for advanced analytical chemistry programme
Armscor welcomes African scientists for advanced analytical chemistry programme
5th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) is hosting 21 scientists from 16 African countries at its Protechnik Laboratories, in Pretoria, Gauteng, from June 8 to 19 for the yearly... 


Flight paths and fault lines
8th May 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

There was a time when Taiwan counted several African countries among its allies. Now, only one remains, and even that final relationship is so constrained that its leader cannot freely visit,... 


African governments need to prioritise aviation, says IATA
29th April 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Aviation was a strategic enabler for African social and economic development, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted, at its Focus Africa Conference, in Addis Ababa,... 


Mediterranean migrants face rising deaths
13th March 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

More than 500 people died in the Mediterranean Sea in the first 40 days of 2026 as they desperately attempted to make their way to Europe in search of safety or opportunity, which their often... 


Southern Africa map
Sub-Saharan African countries poised for GDP growth this year
29th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Research agency BMI forecasts that sub-Saharan Africa’s real GDP will grow by 4.2% this year, compared with 3.9% last year, which will mark the region’s strongest growth pace in more than ten... 


Reflections on US seizure of Maduro
16th January 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

They say death and taxes are the only certainties in life. For me – and a growing number of others – a third now definitely applies: I will never be allowed into the US, which has made it clear... 


Ethiopian airlines
African airlines suffer higher costs, lower profit margins despite booming air traffic growth
11th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects global air passenger traffic to grow by 4.9% from five-billion passengers this year to 5.2-billion passengers in 2026. In Africa, the... 


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