The Gambian government thwarted an attempted coup and arrested several soldiers involved in the conspiracy, including the presumed leader, Corporal Sanna Fadera of the Gambia Navy. At least that's the information he made public on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

The West African country of 10,689 square kilometres is reeling from the years of dictatorship under former President Yahya Jammeh. Indeed, according to the authorities, there was almost an unconstitutional change of regime. Four military officers were arrested on Tuesday 20 December, according to the statement released by the Head of State, as they were preparing to overthrow the current government led by President Adama Barrow.

According to the note, they are collaborating with the military police in their investigation. The same source states that three other soldiers involved in the conspiracy are being prosecuted. Noted that after the end of former President Yahya Jammeh's autocratic rule, Adama Barrow has ruled the country since 2017 and was sworn in for a second term on January 19, 2022.