Head of state and government
SourcedSeeking a third term at the presidential election scheduled for 5 December 2026 (source: gmb-wiki-election-2026).
Partial cabinet. The Office of the President site (op.gov.gm, to which statehouse.gm redirects) returned HTTP 503 to automated access, and the CIA World Leaders list (last updated 5 April 2024) and Wikipedia's cabinet pages are out of date, so there is no current consolidated list. Each seat rests on the most recent dated report naming the minister: mostly 2026 reports; Interior (Abdoulie Sanyang) on a November 2025 report, Health (Ahmadou Lamin Samateh) on a March 2025 report, and Energy and Petroleum (Nani Juwara) only on a Wikipedia page last edited in January 2025, so these three are the least certain. Justice is verified on the Ministry of Justice's own page, which is undated. Not recorded because no current source was found: Communications and Digital Economy, Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Fisheries and Water Resources, and Public Service. Titles follow the wording in each source; Ministry names vary between reports.
- Head of state and government
- Adama BarrowPresident
- Government
- Government of President Adama BarrowIn office
- System
- Presidential republicCapital: Banjul
- UN e-government rank
- 181 of 193EGDI 2024
The Gambia is a presidential republic[1]. The President, Adama Barrow, is both head of state and head of government[3][4]. Govpedia records 19 members of its cabinet.
Leadership
Who leads the state
Executive
Government of President Adama Barrow
1 of 19 verified on official pages
Ministers are appointed by the President. A presidential election is scheduled for 5 December 2026. Dates are the start of each minister’s current term in this government.
Digital government
Digital government, measured
UN E-Government Development Index[23]
2024
0.255rank 181 of 193
- Online services0.096
- Human capital0.282
- Telecom infrastructure0.388
Record of changes
Timeline
11 Sept 2025
Cabinet change reported: Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof moves from Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment to Defence, and former Auditor General Modou Ceesay becomes Minister for Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment.[8]
Sourced9 Jul 2025
In a minor cabinet reshuffle with immediate effect, Defence Minister Sering Modou Njie is appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs; Vice-President Muhammad B. S. Jallow temporarily oversees the Ministry of Defence.[6][7]
Sourced
Evidence
Sources
- [1]List of countries by system of government
WikipediaReferenceChecked 12 Oct 2026
- [2]World countries in JSON (mledoze/countries)
Mohammed Le Doze and contributors (ODbL)ReferenceChecked 1 Nov 2026
- [3]List of current heads of state and government
WikipediaReferenceChecked 12 Oct 2026
- [4]2026 Gambian presidential election
WikipediaReferenceChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [5]Vice-President of the Gambia
WikipediaReferenceChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [6]President Barrow appoints Serign Modou Njie as new Foreign Minister
GambianaNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [7]New Foreign Minister vows transparent diplomacy
The PointNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [8]President Barrow reshuffles cabinet in key ministerial change
The PointNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [9]Finance Minister warns of rising debt, bets on reforms in 2026 budget
The PointNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [10]Hon. Dawda A. Jallow, Attorney General and Minister of Justice
Ministry of Justice of The GambiaOfficialChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [11]Gambia: Interior Minister Sanyang calls for global unity on disaster preparedness (AllAfrica listing)
AllAfricaNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [12]Handover of medical supplies to The Gambia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of ChinaNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [13]Gambia: GFA sets record straight after minister's attack on BB Dabo
AllAfricaNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [14]Lands Minister inaugurates National Physical Planning Board
The PointNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [15]Minister Ceesay addresses UK lawmakers, investors at House of Commons
The PointNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [16]Tourism Minister underscores GTHI and creative sector revival
The PointNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [17]FAWE Gambia: a double milestone, strategic partnerships and renewed leadership
Forum for African Women EducationalistsNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [18]Gambia: MoHERST congratulates Prof. Gomez on 2026 Heroes Awards
AllAfricaNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [19]Gambia: Environment Ministry reviews progress, sets course for 2026
AllAfricaNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [20]Gambia, Morocco reaffirm commitment to gender cooperation
The PointNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [21]Minister Badjie outlines govt drive on youth employment, migration
The PointNewsChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [22]Minister of Energy and Petroleum (The Gambia)
WikipediaReferenceChecked 16 Oct 2026
- [23]UN E-Government Survey 2024: country data
United Nations DESADatasetChecked 12 Oct 2026