The tiny West African State of The Gambia has announced via state television that it will withdraw from the Commonwealth of Nations, a fellowship of 54 countries that are mainly former colonies of the British Empire. 
Gambia, Nchi ndogo ya Afrika Magharibi imetangaza kupitia kituo cha runinga cha taifa kwamba imejitoa kwenye Jumuiya ya Madola, ushirikiano wa nchi zipatazo 54 zilizowahi kuwa makoloni ya Ufalme wa Uingereza.