The Gambian president names a new cabinet and replaces the vice president.

On Wednesday, Gambian President Adama Barrow announced the appointment of a new cabinet, which includes the country's vice-president and important ministers, according to the government spokesman, Ebrima Sankareh, who spoke on state television.

Dr. Isatou Touray has been replaced as the vice-president by Alieu Badara Joof, a former education minister.

According to the Kerr Fatou website, eleven ministers were retained in the new 23-member government, which includes three women.

Dr. Mamadou Tangara has been nominated Minister of Foreign Affairs, Seedy Keita as Minister of Finance, and Siaka Sonko as Minister of the Interior.

Modou Ceesay has been named chief of staff, a newly constituted role in the cabinet.

In January, President Barrow was sworn in for a second five-year term.