Gambia: On the brink of conflict
At first, it seemed like an ordinary defeat: in Gambia, President Jammeh initially accepted his loss in the Dec. 1 election. But a week later, he reversed his position, vowing to hang onto power despite a wave of regional and international condemnation. The president of ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States, has said that West African leaders will send troops into Gambia if Jammeh refuses to step down.
To get an idea of Gambia, its stats must be looked closely. Gambia is located in West Africa, situated on the Atlantic Ocean. It is surrounded by Senegal from 3 sides. Gambia is known to be the smallest country in Africa. The capital of Gambia is Banjul. Note the potential that this small country has for agriculture: The river Gambia flows through it to the Atlantic Ocean.
In terms of economic stats: this is how it has done since 2012: from a high of 5.9% to a growth rate of 5.5% for the year 2016. The GDP composition by sector lies in 3 areas mainly: agriculture, industry, and services, due to the high tourism that the country benefits from.
ECOWAS is a 15-member regional group with a mandate of promoting economic integration and to achieve self-sufficiency. It also serves as a peacekeeping force, and here is where the conflict has risen with its member Gambia. The ECOWAS should not define or even influence any national political decisions of its member states, but in Gambia’s case, it is doing so by threatening military action. This in turns add to negative economic activity.
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