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Gambia

Republic of The Gambia

Mixed (common law, customary law, Sharia)Unitary presidential republicReviewed· 2026-08-03
Capital
Banjul
Population
2,800,000
Languages
English, Mandinka
Currency
GMD

Gambia · Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia

Adopted under the previous government and still in force. Chapter IV protects fundamental rights. A replacement drafted by the Constitutional Review Commission was rejected in 2020 and a revised draft has been under consideration since; amendment of entrenched provisions requires a referendum.

The constitutional text

Adopted under the previous government and still in force. Chapter IV protects fundamental rights. A replacement drafted by the Constitutional Review Commission was rejected in 2020 and a revised draft has been under consideration since; amendment of entrenched provisions requires a referendum.

Separation of powers

Executive president, unicameral National Assembly with a small number of nominated members, and a judiciary that historically relied on judges seconded from other Commonwealth states.

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