The Gambia’s hidden history: how a tiny river basin influenced colonial trade and slavery
Researchers are re-examining the history of The Gambia, highlighting its role as a critical hub for Atlantic trade and slavery. The study emphasizes the agency of African societies in shaping these historical networks.
A mural at a slave house on Janjanbureh Island, once known as Georgetown, in The Gambia. Peter van der Sluijs/Wikimedia Commons The Gambia’s hidden history: how a tiny river basin influenced colonial trade and slavery Published: July 24, 2026 4:27am EDT https://theconversation.com/the-gambias-hidden-history-how-a-tiny-river-basin-influenced-colonial-trade-and-slavery-288205 https://theconversation.com/the-gambias-hidden-history-how-a-tiny-river-basin-influenced-colonial-trade-and-slavery-288205 Link copied Share article Share article
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