What is Gambian online newspaper?

The Gambian online Newspaper, is consist of media professionals committed to promoting free press, democracy, rule of law, and good governance on the African continent and beyond. In Memory of the late Pa Nderry Mbaye

What is the economy of the Gambia?

The Gambia's economy is dominated by farming, fishing, and especially tourism. In 2022, 17.2% of the population lived in extreme poverty, defined as living on less than US$2.15 (2017 PPP) per day. The Gambia is a founding member of the ECOWAS. It rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations in 2018 after previously withdrawing in 2013.

What kind of literature does the Gambia have?

As with other West African countries, The Gambia has a tradition of oral literature, including the griots, traditional storytellers and musicians. Since the 1960s, an English-language Gambian literature has emerged.

Why is the Gambia a member of ECOWAS?

As a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), The Gambia has played an active role in that organisation's efforts to resolve the civil wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone and contributed troops to the community's ceasefire monitoring group (ECOMOG) in 1990 and (ECOMIL) in 2003.

Is Gambia a peaceful country?

Gambia is the 82nd most peaceful country in the world, according to the 2024 Global Peace Index. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 78.3% of Gambian girls and women have suffered female genital mutilation.

Who are the Krio people in the Gambia?

The Krio people, locally known as Akus, constitute one of the smallest ethnic minorities in The Gambia. They descend from Sierra Leone Creole people and have traditionally concentrated in the capital. The roughly 3,500 non-African residents include Europeans and families of Lebanese origin (0.23% of the total population).