Adama Barrow
Adama Barrow is the current President of The Gambia, having taken office in January 2017. He was elected after a coalition of opposition parties united to defeat the long-standing rule of Yahya Jammeh. Barrow's presidency has focused on reforming the country's political and economic landscape, improving governance, and promoting national unity in a nation with a history of political strife. He has also been involved in regional efforts to strengthen cooperation among West African nations.
Born on Feb 16, 1965 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Gambia | 16 | 6.06 | 9.94% | +10% | 2,416,668 | 264,182 | $1,800 | 197$ |
| Liberia | 2 | 9.00 | 1.24% | +0% | 5,057,681 | 62,828 | $3,000 | 37$ |
| Totals | 18 | 7,474,349 | 327,010 | $4,800 | 234$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Gambia:
President Adama Barrow is being criticized by Talib Ahmed Bensouda for overstaying his term.
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Gambia:
President Adama Barrow expressed gratitude for China's tremendous support to The Gambia’s development aspirations.
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Gambia:
President Adama Barrow received General Birame Diop and commended him for his support to the ECOWAS community.
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Gambia:
President Barrow has promised to attend The Gambia and Somalia 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier opening match.
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Gambia:
Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow delivered the keynote address on behalf of President Adama Barrow.
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Gambia:
The UDP-led alliance seeks to challenge President Adama Barrow in the election.
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Gambia:
President Adama Barrow has defended his administration’s record on infrastructure development, particularly in the electricity sector.
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Gambia:
President Adama Barrow is urged by Ousainu Darboe to listen to the demands being raised by the detained youths.
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Gambia:
President Adama Barrow constituted the task force to urgently look into the current energy situation in the country.
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Gambia:
Dr Touray said her decision to challenge President Adama Barrow in the December 2026 presidential election was driven by her belief that the promises made during the 2016 political transition had not been fulfilled.
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