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Gambia · GMB · Africa

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Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

The Gambia is a small West African nation, largely dependent on tourism and agriculture. It has made strides in democratic governance since 2017 but continues to grapple with high poverty rates and youth unemployment. The country is vulnerable to climate change impacts affecting its agricultural sector.

Leadership

Adama Barrow

President

Government: Presidential Republic

Muhammad B.S. Jallow

Mamadi Tangara

Seedy Keita

Economy

GDP

$2.5B

GDP per Capita

$900

GDP Growth

+5.0%

Inflation

10.0%

Unemployment

10.0%

TourismAgricultureFishingTrade

Trade

Key Exports

PeanutsCashew nutsFish and seafoodCotton

Key Imports

FoodstuffsMachinery and transport equipmentManufactured goodsFuel

Top Partners

ChinaIndiaSenegalUnited Kingdom

Headlines (8)

reliefweb12h ago

World: Historic resolution on neglected tropical diseases adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council

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standard_gm12h ago

What does Section 139 of the Constitution of The Gambia provide regarding the qualifications for the appointment of the Chief Justice?

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standard_gm12h ago

Fulladdu NAM calls for national debate on death penalty

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standard_gm12h ago

Nigeria hosts army chiefs from Gambia, others against security threats

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zawya12h ago

Tanzania's central bank buys 28 tons of gold over past 18 months for reserves

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thepoint_gm13h ago

Africa must industrialise or risk remaining world’s raw material supplier - Dangote

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iol13h ago

Norway to South Africa by bike: Annabelle Golden enters final stretch of 300+ day journey

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clubofmozambique13h ago

Queiroz leaves Ghana following World Cup exit

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