Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The president of Gambia has declared his country an Islamic republic in order to shake off the country's "colonial legacy ...

Staff of the University of The Gambia (UTG) on Wednesday took part in a capacity-building seminar designed to strengthen institutional integrity through enhanced knowledge of labour law, access to ...

The rising cost of fish in markets across The Gambia is being driven largely by high fuel prices and the country's limited capacity to preserve and process catches, the Minister of Fisheries, Water ...

Little has altered since country’s name changed to reflect its identity, but critics warn of the risks of mixing Islamism with poverty and repression It may be the world’s newest Islamic state, but on ...

Gambia received a significant increase in remittances from overseas workers last year, rivalling tourism as a source of foreign exchange for the economy, according to the country’s central bank ...

Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh on Friday declared the formerly secular country an Islamic republic in a move he said was designed to distance the West African state further from its colonial past.

The tiny West African nation of Gambia is poised for an unprecedented handover of power. In a surprise election upset, the opposition candidate bested the 22-year ruler, whose government is known for ...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Gambia will boost cooperation between the two countries. Gambia is the smallest country in West Africa in terms of area. Turkey was the first country ...

Gambia’s longtime leader, Yahya Jammeh, has left the country after stepping down as president following tense negotiations amid the prospect of West African military intervention. He has arrived in ...