High Commission of The Gambia, London

The High Commission of The Gambia, London is the diplomatic mission of The Gambia in the United Kingdom.^[1] It is located south of Hyde Park and Kensington High Street, on Kensington Court in West London.

High Commission of The Gambia, London
Location	Bayswater, London
Address	92 Ledbury Road, London, W11 2AH
Coordinates	51°30′58″N 0°11′58.3″W
High Commissioner	Fatou Bensouda

Between October 2013 and February 2018, it was known as the Embassy of The Gambia due to The Gambia's temporary withdrawal from the Commonwealth, thanks to Yahya Jammeh.^[2]

Protests have been common outside of he building. In 2013, by people opposed to the government of Yahya Jammeh^[3] and also in 2013 by those opposed to alleged homophobia in the country.^[4]

The Gambia returned to its membership of the Commonwealth on 8 February 2018.^[5] Therefore, Francis Blain the former Ambassador became the High Commissioner. He has been replaced since 3 August 2022 by Fatou Bensouda.

References

1. "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 8 December 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 December 2013.
2. Hirsch, Afua; correspondent, west Africa (2 October 2013). "Gambia quits the Commonwealth". Retrieved 4 June 2019 – via www.theguardian.com. {{cite web}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
3. "Protestors Besiege Gambia's UK High Commission". 11 November 2013. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
4. "LGBT Protesters outside Gambian High Commission in London". 10 October 2013. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
5. "The Gambia rejoins the Commonwealth - The Commonwealth". thecommonwealth.org. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2019.

External links

• Official site