The Gambia, a small West African country bordered by Senegal and the Atlantic Ocean, has a rich history that stretches back thousands of years. Though small in size, The Gambia played an important role in the trans-Saharan and Atlantic slave trades, which shaped its cultural, social, and political development. The country was a British colony for over a century before gaining independence in 1965, and it has since undergone significant political changes, including a lengthy period of authorit...
