What would you like the youth of America to know? That for the education and empowerment of young Gambians, the sky is the limit. ![]() What they sent me: ![]() Click to Enlarge According to The Gambia Experience website, "The Gambia has its own sense of magic; a quiet alchemy of light and beauty, incarnated in the golden sands of its beaches, the endless skies and stunning sunsets, and in the smiles of its welcoming people.
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![]() Official Name Republic of The Gambia Government Republic Current Leader President Adama Barrow ![]() • In November 2016, Barrow was elected by Gambians who voted by placing marbles into drums marked for each candidate, ending President Jammeh's 22-year rule • Barrow was inaugurated in Senegal over fears during the transition of power, but returned to his country shortly thereafter • Barrow was a successful property developer who had never held public office Previous Leader President Yahya Jammeh ![]() • On January 24, 2017, after contesting the election of President Barrow, Yahya Jammeh was exiled to Equatorial Guinea • Jammeh seized power in a coup in 1994 • He created the Jammeh Foundation for Peace to help alleviate local poverty and provide educational opportunities for underprivileged students Recommended sites Official Website www.statehouse.gm Girls' Education Initiative in The Gambia www.statehouse.gm/kids/girlchild/ The Gambia Experience www.gambia.co.uk |