Adama Barrow

Adama Barrow

politician Gambia

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 (60 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
38 wks
Reach
1,035,179
Power
1,205$
Sentiment
7.04
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Gambia 21 7.90 6.95% +380% 2,416,668 806,623 $1,800 601$
Morocco 2 8.00 0.43% +0% 36,910,558 157,401 $120,000 512$
Cameroon 1 6.00 0.18% +0% 26,545,863 46,490 $39,000 68$
Liberia 1 6.00 0.32% +0% 5,057,681 16,421 $3,000 10$
Mauritania 1 6.00 0.18% +0% 4,649,658 8,244 $8,000 14$
Totals 26 75,580,428 1,035,179 $171,800 1,205$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Gambia Gambia: Tambajang told the gathering that in her view, the draft constitution did not progress because it contained provisions that would have prevented President Barrow from extending his stay in power. 4

The Point (Gambia): Former VP Tambajang slams Barrow for CRC collapse

Gambia Gambia: President Adama Barrow joined a gathering of fellow Heads of State and dignitaries in Abidjan for the inauguration of President Alassane Ouattara. 7

The Point (Gambia): Barrow attends Ouattara’s fourth term inauguration

Gambia Gambia: Keita credited President Adama Barrow for championing domestic resource mobilisation reforms. 8

The Point (Gambia): Gov’t targets economic stability, growth as 2026 budget priorities

Gambia Gambia: The programme was launched earlier by His Excellency President Adama Barrow. 9

The Point (Gambia): NYSS Graduate Programme is a strategic pathway to reduce youth unemployment …Dr. Ceesay

Gambia Gambia: Adama Barrow defeated Yahya Jammeh in the elections, leading to Sanna Manjang's departure from Gambia. 6

The Point (Gambia): L’arrestation de Sanna Manjang liée à une enquête sur un trafic d’armes et de bois

Gambia Gambia: President Barrow recalled the sacrifices made by Gambians in colonial wars and extended solidarity to the descendants of the Thiaroye Massacre victims. 8

The Point (Gambia): Barrow calls for honest teaching of African warriors’ history in Colonial Wars

Liberia Liberia: President Adama Barrow held discussions with President Boakai on peace, trade, agriculture, education, and security cooperation. 6

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