Gambia

Gambia’s hot pepper production, while comparatively small, plays a significant role in local diets and smallholder income generation. Varieties such as the Fatali and Bird’s Eye chili are cultivated along river banks, in coastal gardens, and in mixed cropping systems.

Hot peppers are sold fresh, dried, or ground, supporting market women and traders, especially during tourist seasons. Value-added initiatives and agricultural extension services promote quality improvements and better yields.