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.
U.S. Department
of State. International Religious Freedom Annual Reports: The
Gambia (http://www.state.gov/g/drl/irf/rpt/)
‘The Annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom describes
the status of religious freedom in each foreign country, government policies
violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations,
and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the
world. It is submitted in compliance with the International Religious Freedom
Act of
1998.' |