 The cession of the Gambia to France was proposed in the late 19th century but was met with considerable protest in both the Gambia and in England.In 1888, the colony regained its own government structure, and in 1894 the Gambia Colony, and Protectorate was properly established along the lines it would continue to hold until independence.In 1901, legislative and executive councils were established for the Gambia, as well as the Gambia Company of the RWAFF.