Gambia

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2025-01-12
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35 Moments
2025
Migrant boat capsizes en route to Canary Islands, killing at least 69 passengers originating from Gambia
2024
Inauguration of New Campus of the University of the Gambia
2022
Gambia announced that it had successfully foiled a coup attempt
The Gambia's Rejoining of the Commonwealth
2021
Adama Barrow was officially declared the winner of The Gambia's presidential election
Gambia National Football Team Qualifies for Africa Cup of Nations
2017
Yahya Jammeh officially left the country
2016
Gambia's Yahya Jammeh Refuses to Accept Election Results, Raising Concerns Over Democratic Process
Adama Barrow achieved a historic victory in The Gambia's presidential election
2015
President Yahya Jammeh's announcement declaring the country an Islamic state
2013
2012
Gambia Female U-17 Team Competes in FIFA U-17 World Cup
2009
Gambia Wins Second CAF U-17 Championship and Qualifies for FIFA U-17 World Cup
2008
President Yahya Jammeh of The Gambia established the National Republican Guard (NRG)
2006
Human Rights Organizations Raise Concerns Over Ebrima Manneh's Arrest by Authorities in July
1999
The University of the Gambia (UTG) was established
1998
1997
1994
1982
Senegal and The Gambia established the Senegambia Confederation
1978
1970
Sir Dawda Jawara became the first President of The Gambia
1965
Gambia achieved independence from British colonial rule.
1906
1901
1889
1816
British established Bathurst Military Post