Media and Communications : The Gambia

The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965. Between 1982 and 1989 it formed a short-lived federation of Senegambia with Senegal; the two nations signed a friendship and cooperation treaty in 1992. A military coup in 1994 overthrew the president and banned political activity, but a new 1996 constitution and presidential elections, followed by parliamentary balloting in 1997, have completed a return to civilian rule.

This collection of interent sources provides access to websites of selected governmental and non-governmental organizations involved in economic and social development programs in The Gambia. Included are international, regional, national, and local organizations. Although selective, inclusion of a site by no means constitutes endorsement by either the African and Middle Eastern Division or the Area Studies Directorate of the Library of Congress. Every source listed here was successfully tested before being added to the list. Users, however, should be aware that a successful connection may sometimes require several attempts.

For Library of Congress contact information and additional reference and research materials on The Gambia consult the Library's African Section The Gambia Country web page.

BBC News. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/africa/default.stm)
‘Use the Search tool to locate articles on The Gambia.'

CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/)
‘Use searchable index to locate articles on The Gambia.'

Daily News From The Gambia (http://www.gamtel.gm/latestnews.htm)
‘Latest edition of Gambian Television News.'

Excerpts from The Daily Observer (http://www.dailyobserver.gm)
‘Excerpts from the current issue only of the daily newspaper in The Gambia. The website includes links to other Gambia-related sites.'

Excerpts from The Independent (http://www.ganet.gm)
‘Excerpts from the current issue only of the bi-weekly Gambian newspaper. The website includes links to other Gambia-related sites.'

Excerpts from The Point (http://www.ganet.gm)
‘Excerpts from the current issue only.'

Gambia Daily News (http://home3.inet.tele.dk/mcamara/press/index.html)
‘A free email newsletter sent out daily covering Gambia news, culture and entertainment, sports and regional African news'. To subscribe, send an email with the message subscribe in the body to:

Gambia News (http://www.gambianews.com)
Provides access to selections from The Gambia Daily and The Spectator.

GambiaNet (http://www.gambianet.com)
Provides brief current news highlights from The Daily Observer and cooking recipes from the Senegambia.

Voice of America (http://www.voa.gov)
‘Use the Search tool to locate articles on The Gambia.'

World News (http://www.worldnews.com)
‘Searchable news service providing up to date information on current events, business, and sports, etc., by country.'