Events in the year 2023 in the Gambia.

Incumbents President: Adama Barrow Vice-President of the Gambia: Badara Joof (until 17 January); Muhammad B.S. Jallow onwards Chief Justice: Hassan Bubacar Jallow

Events

Ongoing — COVID-19 pandemic in the Gambia

13 May – 2023 Gambian local elections 24 February – Gambian president Adama Barrow appoints Muhammad B.S. Jallow as the country's new vice-president after the previous one, Badara Joof, died last month in India. 6 April – The Gambia confirms a case of bird flu.

Deaths 17 January — Badara Joof, 65, politician, vice-president (since 2022). 25 January — Edrissa Marong, 27, long-distance runner.

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