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The Republic of The Gambia continues its democratic journey as one of West Africa's most
significant political transitions in recent years. The small nation of 2.5 million people is
surrounded by Senegal except for its Atlantic coastline. Since the end of Yahya Jammeh’s
authoritarian rule in 2017, The Gambia has set up mechanisms to address previous human
right violations and establish democratic governance. For instance, the Truth, Reconciliation
and Reparations Commission, established in 2017 to address human rights violations under
Jammeh’s regime, continues its work. It published its findings in 2022 with ongoing
discussions about the Government's response to the Commission's recommendations. Civil
society actors have played a crucial role, particularly in advocating for accountability measures
and reparations programs.