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Executive branch The Gambia, in 35 editions.
The entry for The Gambia published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
president, vice president, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Alhaji Sir Dawda Kairaba JAWARA (since 24 April 1970); Vice President Bakary Bunja DARBO (since 12 May 1982)
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held on 11 March 1987 (next to be held by March 1992);
- results - PPP 56.6%, NCP 27.6%, GPP 14.7%, PDOIS 1%;
- seats - (43 total, 36 elected) PPP 31, NCP 5
- President:
- last held on 11 March 1987 (next to be held March 1992);
- results - Sir Dawda JAWARA (PPP) 61.1%, Sherif Mustapha DIBBA (NCP) 25.2%, Assan Musa CAMARA (GPP) 13.7%
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Alhaji Sir Dawda Kairaba JAWARA (since 24 April 1970); Vice
President Bakary Bunja DARBO (since 12 May 1982)
House of Representatives:
last held on 11 March 1987 (next to be held by March 1992); results - PPP
56.6%, NCP 27.6%, GPP 14.7%, PDOIS 1%; seats - (43 total, 36 elected) PPP
31, NCP 5
President:
last held on 11 March 1987 (next to be held March 1992); results - Sir Dawda
JAWARA (PPP) 61.1%, Sherif Mustapha DIBBA (NCP) 25.2%, Assan Musa CAMARA
(GPP) 13.7%
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held on 11 March 1987 (next to be held by March 1992);
- results - PPP 56.6%, NCP 27.6%, GPP 14.7%, PDOIS 1%;
- seats - (43 total, 36 elected) PPP 31, NCP 5
- President:
- last held on 11 March 1987 (next to be held March 1992);
- results - Sir Dawda JAWARA (PPP) 61.1%, Sherif Mustapha DIBBA (NCP) 25.2%, Assan Musa CAMARA (GPP) 13.7%
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Alhaji Sir Dawda Kairaba JAWARA (since 24 April 1970); Vice President Saihou SABALLY (since NA)
president, vice president, CabinetHouse of Representatives:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Alhaji Sir Dawda Kairaba JAWARA (since 24 April 1970); Vice
President Bakary Bunja DARBO (since 12 May 1982)
last held on 11 March 1987 (next to be held by March 1992); results - PPP
56.6%, NCP 27.6%, GPP 14.7%, PDOIS 1%; seats - (43 total, 36 elected) PPP
31, NCP 5
President:
last held on 11 March 1987 (next to be held March 1992); results - Sir Dawda
JAWARA (PPP) 61.1%, Sherif Mustapha DIBBA (NCP) 25.2%, Assan Musa CAMARA
(GPP) 13.7%
president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Alhaji Sir Dawda Kairaba JAWARA (since 24 April 1970); Vice
President Saihou SABALLY (since NA)
The entry for The Gambia did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- Chairman of the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council Capt. Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since the military coup of 22 July 1994); Vice Chairman of the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council Capt. Edward SINGHATEH (since March 1995); election last held on 29 April 1992; results - Sir Dawda JAWARA (PPP) 58.5%, Sherif Mustapha DIBBA (NCP) 22.2%, Assan Musa CAMARA (GPP) 8.0% (prior to the 22 July 1994 coup, next election was scheduled for April 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president from members of the House of Representatives (present cabinet appointed by Chairman of the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council)
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: Chairman of the Armed Forces
Provisional Ruling Council Capt. Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since the
military coup of 22 July 1994); Vice Chairman of the Armed Forces
Provisional Ruling Council Capt. Edward SINGHATEH (since March 1995);
election last held on 29 April 1992; results - Sir Dawda JAWARA (PPP)
58.5%, Sherif Mustapha DIBBA (NCP) 22.2%, Assan Musa CAMARA (GPP) 8.0%
(prior to the 22 July 1994 coup, next election was scheduled for April
1997)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president from members of the House
of Representatives (present cabinet appointed by Chairman of the Armed
Forces Provisional Ruling Council)
- chief of state and head of government:
- Chairman of the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council Capt. Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since the military coup of 22 July 1994); Vice Chairman of the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council Capt. Edward SINGHATEH (since March 1995); last popular election held on 29 April 1992; results - Sir Dawda JAWARA (PPP) 58.5%, Sherif Mustapha DIBBA (NCP) 22.2%, Assan Musa CAMARA (GPP) 8.0% (prior to the 22 July 1994 coup, next election had been scheduled for April 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet normally is appointed by the president from members of the House of Representatives (present cabinet appointed by Chairman of the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council)
chief of state and head of government: Chairman of the Armed Forces
Provisional Ruling Council Capt. Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since the
military coup of 22 July 1994); Vice Chairman of the Armed Forces
Provisional Ruling Council Capt. Edward SINGHATEH (since March 1995);election 1995); last popular election held on 29 April 1992; results - Sir
Dawda JAWARA (PPP)
Musa CAMARA (GPP) 8.0%
election was had been scheduled for April
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet normally is appointed by the president from members
of the House
Chairman of the Armed
- chief of state:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 12 October 1996);
- Vice President Isaton Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- Vice President Isaton Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet is appointed by the president
- elections:
- the president is elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
- the number of terms is not restricted;
- election last held 26 September 1996 (next to be held NA 2001)
- election results:
- percent of vote - President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 55.5%, Ousinou DARBOE 35.8%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 12 October
1996); Vice President Isaton Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note -
the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October
1996); Vice President Isaton Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note -
the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet is appointed by the president
elections: the president is elected by popular vote to a five-year
term; the number of terms is not restricted; election last held 26
September 1996 (next to be held NA 2001)
election results: percent of vote - President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH
55.5%, Ousinou DARBOE 35.8%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 12 October 1996);
- Vice President Isaton Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- Vice President Isaton Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet is appointed by the president
- elections:
- the president is elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
- the number of terms is not restricted;
- election last held 26 September 1996 (next to be held NA 2001)
- election results:
- percent of vote-President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 55.5%, Ousinou DARBOE 35.8%
chief of state: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 12 October
1996); Vice President Isaton Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note -the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October
1996); Vice President Isaton Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note -the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet is appointed by the president
elections: the president is elected by popular vote to a five-year
term; the number of terms is not restricted; election last held 26
September 1996 (next to be held NA 2001)
election results: percent of vote - President vote-President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH
55.5%, Ousinou DARBOE 35.8%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 12 October 1996);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet is appointed by the president
- elections:
- the president is elected by popular vote to a five-year term;
- the number of terms is not restricted;
- election last held 26 September 1996 (next to be held NA 2001)
- election results:
- Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH elected president; percent of vote--Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 55.5%, Ousainou DARBOE 35.8%
chief of state: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 12 October
1996); Vice President Isaton Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October
October 1996); Vice President Isaton Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);note-the 1997); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Cabinet is appointed by the president
elections: the president is elected by popular vote to a five-year
term; the number of terms is not restricted; election last held 26
September 1996 (next to be held NA 2001)
election results: percent of vote-President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH elected president; percent
of vote--Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 55.5%, Ousinou Ousainou DARBOE 35.8%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 12 October 1996);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet is appointed by the president
- elections:
- the president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- the number of terms is not restricted;
- election last held 26 September 1996 (next to be held NA 2001)
- election results:
- Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH elected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 55.8%, Ousainou DARBOE 35.8%
chief of state: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 12 October
note--the
head of government: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18note--the note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
cabinet: Cabinet is appointed by the president
elections: the president is elected by popular vote to for a five-year
election results: Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH elected president; percentvote--Yahya vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 55.5%, 55.8%, Ousainou DARBOE 35.8%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet is appointed by the president elections: the president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- the number of terms is not restricted;
- election last held 26 September 1996 (next to be held NA October 2001) election results: Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH elected president;
- percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 55.8%, Ousainou DARBOE 35.8%
chief of state: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 12 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 was Chairman of the Junta);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 was Chairman of the Junta);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- the number of terms is not restricted;
- election last held 18 October 2001 (next to be held NA October 2006)
- election results:
- Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 52.9%, Ousainou DARBOE 32.7%
chief of state: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 was Chairman of the Junta); Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 was Chairman of the Junta); Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet is appointed by the president
elections: the president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term; the number of terms is not restricted; election last held 26 September 1996 18 October 2001 (next to be held NA October 2001) 2006)
election results: Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH elected reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 55.8%, 52.9%, Ousainou DARBOE 35.8% 32.7%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 he was Chairman of the Junta);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 was he Chairman of the Junta);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- the number of terms is not restricted;
- election last held 18 October 2001 (next to be held NA October 2006)
- election results:
- Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 52.9%, Ousainou DARBOE 32.7%
chief of state: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 he was Chairman of the Junta); Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 was he Chairman of the Junta); Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; the number of terms is not restricted; election last held 18 October 2001 (next to be held NA October 2006)
election results: Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 52.9%, Ousainou DARBOE 32.7%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 he was Chairman of the Junta);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 was he Chairman of the Junta);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- the number of terms is not restricted;
- election last held 18 October 2001 (next to be held October 2006)
- election results:
- Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 52.9%, Ousainou DARBOE 32.7%
chief of state: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 he was Chairman of the Junta); Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 was he Chairman of the Junta); Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; the number of terms is not restricted; election last held 18 October 2001 (next to be held NA October 2006)
election results: Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 52.9%, Ousainou DARBOE 32.7%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 he was Chairman of the Junta);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 was he Chairman of the Junta);
- Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 18 October 2001 (next to be held October 2006)
- election results:
- Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 52.9%, Ousainou DARBOE 32.7%
chief of state: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 he was Chairman of the Junta); Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 was he Chairman of the Junta); Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; the number of terms is not restricted; election last held 18 October 2001 (next to be held October 2006)
election results: Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 52.9%, Ousainou DARBOE 32.7%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the Junta);
- Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the Junta);
- Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held 22 September 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 67.3%, Ousainou DARBOE 26.6%
chief of state: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; 1996); note - from 1994 to 1996 he was Chairman chairman of the Junta); Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996; 1996); note - from 1994 to 1996 was he Chairman was chairman of the Junta); Vice President Isatou Njie SAIDY NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (no term limits); election last held 18 October 2001 22 September 2006 (next to be held October 2006) in 2011)
election results: Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 52.9%, 67.3%, Ousainou DARBOE 32.7% 26.6%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the Junta;
- Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held 22 September 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president;
- percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 67.3%,
- Ousainou DARBOE 26.6%,
- Halifa SALLAH 6.0%
chief of state: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the Junta); Junta; Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the Junta); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held 22 September 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
election results: Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 67.3%, Ousainou DARBOE 26.6% 26.6%, Halifa SALLAH 6.0%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the Junta;
- Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held 22 September 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president;
- percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 67.3%,
- Ousainou DARBOE 26.6%,
- Halifa SALLAH 6.0%
chief of state:
President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the Junta; Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held 22 September 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
election results:
Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 67.3%, Ousainou DARBOE 26.6%, Halifa SALLAH 6.0%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the junta;
- Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 22 September 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president;
- percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 67.3%,
- Ousainou DARBOE 26.6%,
- Halifa SALLAH 6%
chief of state:
President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the Junta; junta; Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 22 September 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
election results:
Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 67.3%, Ousainou DARBOE 26.6%, Halifa SALLAH 6.0% 6%
The same text in 3 editions, 2011 to 2013.
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the junta;
- Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24 November 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Yahya JAMMEH reelected president;
- percent of vote - Yahya JAMMEH 71.5%,
- Ousainou DARBOE 17.4%,
- Hamat BAH 11.1%
chief of state:
President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the junta; Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 22 September 2006 24 November 2011 (next to be held in 2011) 2016)
election results:
Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 67.3%, 71.5%, Ousainou DARBOE 26.6%, Halifa SALLAH 6% 17.4%, Hamat BAH 11.1%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the junta;
- Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24 November 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Yahya JAMMEH reelected president;
- percent of vote - Yahya JAMMEH 71.5%,
- Ousainou DARBOE 17.4%,
- Hamat BAH 11.1%
chief of state:
President Yahya JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the junta; Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Yahya JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24 November 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:
Yahya JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya JAMMEH 71.5%, Ousainou DARBOE 17.4%, Hamat BAH 11.1%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24 November 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Yahya JAMMEH reelected president;
- percent of vote - Yahya JAMMEH (APRC) 71.5%,
- Ousainou DARBOE (UDP) 17.4%,
- Hamat BAH (NRP) 11.1%
chief of state:note - from 1994 to 1996 he was chairman of the junta; Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24 November 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Yahya JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996);
- Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Yahya JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 24 November 2011 (next to be held on 1 December 2016)
- election results:
- Yahya JAMMEH reelected president;
- percent of vote - Yahya JAMMEH (APRC) 71.5%,
- Ousainou DARBOE (UDP) 17.4%,
- Hamat BAH (NRP) 11.1%
chief of state: President Yahya JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yahya JAMMEH (since 18 October 1996); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY (since 20 March 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24 November 2011 (next to be held in on 1 December 2016)
election results: Yahya JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya JAMMEH (APRC) 71.5%, Ousainou DARBOE (UDP) 17.4%, Hamat BAH (NRP) 11.1%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017);
- Vice President Fatoumata JALLOW-TAMBAJANG (since 23 January 2017);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017); Vice President Fatoumata JALLOW-TAMBAJANG (since 23 January 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 24 November 2011 (next to be held on 1 December 2016);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Adama BARROW elected president;
- percent of vote - Adama BARROW (Coalition 2016) 43.3%,
- Yahya JAMMEH (APRC)39.6%,
- Mamma KANDEH (GDC) 17.1%
chief of state: President Yahya JAMMEH Adama BARROW (since 18 October 1996); 19 January 2017); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY Fatoumata JALLOW-TAMBAJANG (since 20 March 1997); 23 January 2017); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Yahya JAMMEH Adama BARROW (since 18 October 1996); 19 January 2017); Vice President Isatou NJIE-SAIDY Fatoumata JALLOW-TAMBAJANG (since 20 March 1997) 23 January 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24 November 2011 (next to be held on 1 December 2016) 2016); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Yahya JAMMEH reelected Adama BARROW elected president; percent of vote - Adama BARROW (Coalition 2016) 43.3%, Yahya JAMMEH (APRC) 71.5%, Ousainou DARBOE (UDP) 17.4%, Hamat BAH (NRP) 11.1% (APRC)39.6%, Mamma KANDEH (GDC) 17.1%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017);
- Vice President Fatoumata JALLOW-TAMBAJANG (since 23 January 2017);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017); Vice President Fatoumata JALLOW-TAMBAJANG (since 23 January 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 1 December 2016 (next to be held in 2021);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Adama BARROW elected president;
- percent of vote - Adama BARROW (Coalition 2016) 43.3%,
- Yahya JAMMEH (APRC) 39.6%,
- Mamma KANDEH (GDC) 17.1%
chief of state: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017); Vice President Fatoumata JALLOW-TAMBAJANG (since 23 January 2017); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017); Vice President Fatoumata JALLOW-TAMBAJANG (since 23 January 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24 November 2011 1 December 2016 (next to be held on 1 December 2016); in 2021); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Adama BARROW elected president; percent of vote - Adama BARROW (Coalition 2016) 43.3%, Yahya JAMMEH (APRC)39.6%, (APRC) 39.6%, Mamma KANDEH (GDC) 17.1%
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017);
- Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017); Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 1 December 2016 (next to be held in 2021);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Adama BARROW elected president;
- percent of vote - Adama BARROW (Coalition 2016) 43.3%,
- Yahya JAMMEH (APRC) 39.6%,
- Mamma KANDEH (GDC) 17.1%
chief of state: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017); Vice President Fatoumata JALLOW-TAMBAJANG Isatou TOURAY (since 23 January 2017); 15 March 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017); Vice President Fatoumata JALLOW-TAMBAJANG Isatou TOURAY (since 23 January 2017) 15 March 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 1 December 2016 (next to be held in 2021); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Adama BARROW elected president; percent of vote - Adama BARROW (Coalition 2016) 43.3%, Yahya JAMMEH (APRC) 39.6%, Mamma KANDEH (GDC) 17.1%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017);
- Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017); Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 4 December 2021 (next to be held in 2026);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Adama BARROW reelected president;
- percent of vote - Adama BARROW (National People's Party) 53.2%,
- Ousainou DARBOE (United Democratic Party) 27.7%,
- Mamma KANDEH (GDC)12.3%,
- Halifa SALLAH (PDOIS) 3.8%,
- Essa M. FAAL (Independent) 2%,
- Abdoulie Ebrima JAMMEH (NUP) 0.96%
chief of state: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017); Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017); Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 1 4 December 2016 2021 (next to be held in 2021); 2026); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Adama BARROW elected reelected president; percent of vote - Adama BARROW (Coalition 2016) 43.3%, Yahya JAMMEH (APRC) 39.6%, (National People's Party) 53.2%, Ousainou DARBOE (United Democratic Party) 27.7%, Mamma KANDEH (GDC) 17.1% (GDC)12.3%, Halifa SALLAH (PDOIS) 3.8%, Essa M. FAAL (Independent) 2%, Abdoulie Ebrima JAMMEH (NUP) 0.96%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2022);
- Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2022); Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 4 December 2021 (next to be held in 2026);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Adama BARROW reelected president;
- percent of vote - Adama BARROW (National People's Party) 53.2%,
- Ousainou DARBOE (United Democratic Party) 27.7%,
- Mamma KANDEH (GDC)12.3%,
- Halifa SALLAH (PDOIS) 3.8%,
- Essa M. FAAL (Independent) 2%,
- Abdoulie Ebrima JAMMEH (NUP) 1% (2021)
chief of state: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017); 2022); Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017); 2022); Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 4 December 2021 (next to be held in 2026); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Adama BARROW reelected president; percent of vote - Adama BARROW (National People's Party) 53.2%, Ousainou DARBOE (United Democratic Party) 27.7%, Mamma KANDEH (GDC)12.3%, Halifa SALLAH (PDOIS) 3.8%, Essa M. FAAL (Independent) 2%, Abdoulie Ebrima JAMMEH (NUP) 0.96% 1% (2021)
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2022);
- Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2022); Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 4 December 2021 (next to be held in 2026);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
2021: Adama BARROW reelected president;
2016: Adama BARROW elected president;
chief of state: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2022); Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2022); Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 4 December 2021 (next to be held in 2026); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
2021: Adama BARROW reelected president; percent of vote - Adama BARROW (National People's Party) (NPP) 53.2%, Ousainou DARBOE (United Democratic Party) (UDP) 27.7%, Mamma KANDEH (GDC)12.3%, Halifa SALLAH (PDOIS) 3.8%, Essa M. FAAL (Independent) 2%, Abdoulie Ebrima (GDC) 12.3%, other 6.8%
2016: Adama BARROW elected president; percent of vote - Adama BARROW (Coalition 2016) 43.3%, Yahya JAMMEH (NUP) 1% (2021) (APRC) 39.6%, Mamma KANDEH (GDC) 17.1%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2022)
- head of government:
- Vice President Mohammed JALLOW (since 23 February 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 4 December 2021 (next to be held in 2026);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
2021: Adama BARROW reelected president;
2016: Adama BARROW elected president;
chief of state: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2022); Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2022)
head of government: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2022); Vice President Isatou TOURAY Mohammed JALLOW (since 15 March 2019) 23 February 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 4 December 2021 (next to be held in 2026); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
2021: Adama BARROW reelected president; percent of vote - Adama BARROW (NPP) 53.2%, Ousainou DARBOE (UDP) 27.7%, Mamma KANDEH (GDC) 12.3%, other 6.8%
2016: Adama BARROW elected president; percent of vote - Adama BARROW (Coalition 2016) 43.3%, Yahya JAMMEH (APRC) 39.6%, Mamma KANDEH (GDC) 17.1%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- chief of state:
- President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2022)
- head of government:
- Vice President Mohammed JALLOW (since 23 February 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by simple-majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); vice president appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 4 December 2021
- election results:
2021: Adama BARROW reelected president;
2016: Adama BARROW elected president;
- expected date of next election:
- 2026
chief of state: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2022)
head of government: Vice President Mohammed JALLOW (since 23 February 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by simple majority simple-majority popular vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 4 December 2021 (next to be held in 2026); vice president appointed by the president
most recent election date: 4 December 2021
election results:
2021: Adama BARROW reelected president; percent of vote - Adama BARROW (NPP) 53.2%, Ousainou DARBOE (UDP) 27.7%, Mamma KANDEH (GDC) 12.3%, other 6.8%
2016: Adama BARROW elected president; percent of vote - Adama BARROW (Coalition 2016) 43.3%, Yahya JAMMEH (APRC) 39.6%, Mamma KANDEH (GDC) 17.1%
expected date of next election: 2026
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