# Adama Barrow

_3rd President of the Gambia_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Adama Barrow is a Fulani Gambian politician and real estate developer who has served as third president of the Gambia since 2017. A member of the National People's Party (NPP), he has served as the party's president since its creation in 2019.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 15 February 1965 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27917049#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Mansajang Kunda ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27917049#P19))
- **Citizenship:** The Gambia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27917049#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27917049#P106))
- **Political party:** National People's Party (since 2019); United Democratic Party (2006–2016); National Reconciliation Party (2006–2007) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27917049#P102))
- **Spouse:** Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27917049#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of the Gambia (since 19 January 2017) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27917049#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Republic of The Gambia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27917049#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** BarrowPresident ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27917049#P2002))
- **Facebook:** PresidencyGambia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27917049#P2013))

## Questions

**When was Adama Barrow born?**  
Adama Barrow was born on 15 February 1965 in Mansajang Kunda.

**What positions has Adama Barrow held?**  
Positions held by Adama Barrow include: President of the Gambia (since 19 January 2017).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Adama Barrow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adama_Barrow) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q27917049](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27917049) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Adama Barrow at the 15th OIC Summit.jpg by Марсель Бадышкин (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Adama_Barrow_at_the_15th_OIC_Summit.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Adama Barrow, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Adama Barrow at the 15th OIC Summit.jpg — Марсель Бадышкин, CC BY 4.0.

## Cite this page

"Adama Barrow". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/adama-barrow. Retrieved 14 November 2026.