Changes in Gambia Threaten Its Traditions Of Pacifist Islam

Gambia in West Africa seldom attracts much attention in the outside world. It is a small country, winding along the banks of the Gambia river and completely surrounded by Senegal. Yet is has considerable virtues. It is about 96% Muslim and, like Senegal and its near neighbor Mali, has historically had comparatively high religious freedom, more so than many Western countries.