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Gambian Leaders Urge Tolerance Ahead of 2026 Presidential Election
Gambian leaders call for tolerance, unity, and peace ahead of the December 5, 2026 presidential election to safeguard democracy.
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Gambia Tourism MSMEs Receive Over $1M in Grants
The Gambia government and World Bank award $1.235M to 60 tourism MSMEs under the Yokuté Accelerator Program to boost economic opportunities.
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Gambia's Finance Minister to Present 2027 Budget of D66.78 Billion
Gambia's Finance Minister to present 2027 budget of D66.78 billion, a 12.5% increase from 2026, to National Assembly.
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Coalition 2026 Unveils Plan to Transform Gambia by 2031
Coalition 2026, led by Talib Ahmed Bensouda, launches manifesto outlining 3 pillars, 13 policies, and 66 actions to transform Gambia by 2031.
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ActionAid Urges Gambia to Shift from Chemical to Organic Fertiliser
ActionAid International The Gambia has called on the government to increase investment in agroecology and organic fertiliser production.
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Barrow receives new ambassadors of Russia, Turkiye
Gambia's President Adama Barrow receives letters of credence from Russian Ambassador Mikhail Korneev and Turkish Ambassador Ozgur Gokmen at State House in Banjul.
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Gambia Government Vows to Publish LGCI Report Before Deadline
Gambia's government has assured the public that it will publish the Local Government Commission of Inquiry report and its white paper before the six-month deadline.
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Gambia's NHRC Calls for Urgent Reforms in Prisons and Police Detention Facilities
Gambia's National Human Rights Commission urges reforms in prisons and police detention facilities citing overcrowding, poor sanitation, and inadequate healthcare.
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FPAC recommends cutting IEC's 2027 budget by D61.9M
Gambia's Finance and Public Accounts Committee proposes reducing Independent Electoral Commission's budget.
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Spain, Gambia pledge stronger ties on security, migration, trade
Spain and Gambia strengthen bilateral cooperation in security, migration, and trade.
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NAWEC, IDB Review Preparations for Gambia Electricity Transmission Project
Gambia's NAWEC and Islamic Development Bank review preparations for $ electricity transmission project
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Barrow urges Gambians to reject tribalism, embrace unity
President Adama Barrow calls on Gambians to unite, reject tribalism for national development