West Africa

The Gambia

Capital: Banjul
Head of state: Adama Barrow
U.S. ambassador: Laurence J. Socha

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Leaders

Head of stateAdama BarrowPresident of The GambiaSince January 19, 2017 · 9 years, 8 months

U.S. mission

U.S. ambassadorLaurence J. SochaU.S. Ambassador to The Gambia

Official U.S. mission website

The Gambia in Washington

Ambassador to the U.S.Momodou Lamin BahAmbassador of The Gambia to the United StatesSince December 12, 2022 · 3 years, 10 months

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