Historical Dictionary of The Gambia

The Gambia gained independence in 1965 and has had three presidents since then, with democratic institutions surviving and free and fair elections held. However, there were flawed elections and human rights abuses under the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council and President Yahya Jammeh. Since Adama Barrow became president in 2017, democratic rule and fair elections have been restored, but there are still challenges, such as the 2020 Constitution not being implemented. The Historical Dictionary of The Gambia, Sixth Edition contains a chronology, introduction, and extensive bibliography, with over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities and aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. It is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about The Gambia.

Format: Hardback
Length: 784 pages
Publication date: 20 August 2024
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The Gambia, a former British colony, gained independence in 1965 and has since had only three presidents. Despite initial challenges, democratic institutions survived, and multi-party elections were free and fair. The country's human rights record was excellent under Sir Dawda Jawara's leadership. However, there were serious flaws in the elections and extensive human rights abuses under the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council and President Yahya Jammeh. Since Adama Barrow became president in 2017, democratic rule and fair elections have been restored, although many challenges remain. The Historical Dictionary of The Gambia, Sixth Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of Gambian history from the 15th century to the present. It includes a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography with over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities and aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in learning more about The Gambia.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538178126
Edition number: Sixth Edition