Embassy of The Gambia, 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 / 51.51611°N 0.199528°W / 51.51611; -0.199528Coordinates: 51°30′58″N 0°11′58.3″W / 51.51611°N 0.199528°W / 51.51611; -0.199528
High Commissioner Francis Blain

The High Commission of The Gambia, London is the diplomatic mission of The Gambia in the United Kingdom.[1] It is located on Ledbury Road in the Bayswater / Notting Hill area.[1]

Between October 2013 and February 2018, It was known as the Embassey of The Gambia due to The Gambia's withdrawal from the Commonwealth.

The High Commission has seen several protests in recent times: in 2013 by people opposed to the government of Yahya Jammeh[2] and also in 2013 by those opposed to alleged homophobia in the country.[3]

The Gambia returned to its membership of the Commonwealth on 8 February 2018, therefore, Francis Blain the former Ambassador has now become the High Commissioner.

References

  1. 1 2 "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 8 December 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-11.
  2. ↑ "Protestors Besiege Gambia's UK High Commission". 11 November 2013.
  3. ↑ "LGBT Protesters outside Gambian High Commission in London". 10 October 2013.
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