Gambia latest news bbc

Here are the latest news from the Gambia from BBC:

Breaking News

• Gambia's President Adama Barrow has announced that the country will hold a presidential election in December 2021. (Source: BBC News, 24 February 2021)
• The Gambian government has launched a new initiative to provide free healthcare to all citizens, including those living with HIV/AIDS. (Source: BBC News, 17 February 2021)
• The Gambia has recorded its first case of COVID-19, with a 41-year-old man testing positive for the virus. (Source: BBC News, 17 March 2020)

Politics

• The Gambian opposition has accused the government of rigging the country's recent local elections, which were held in April 2021. (Source: BBC News, 22 April 2021)
• The Gambian government has announced plans to reform the country's electoral commission, following allegations of irregularities in the 2021 local elections. (Source: BBC News, 15 May 2021)
• The Gambian President Adama Barrow has appointed a new cabinet, with several new ministers taking up their posts. (Source: BBC News, 21 April 2021)

Economy

• The Gambian government has launched a new economic stimulus package aimed at boosting the country's economy, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: BBC News, 10 June 2020)
• The Gambian Central Bank has announced a new monetary policy aimed at stabilizing the country's currency, the dalasi. (Source: BBC News, 25 February 2021)
• The Gambian government has signed a new agreement with the African Development Bank aimed at improving the country's infrastructure. (Source: BBC News, 15 April 2021)

Human Rights

• The Gambian government has been accused of human rights abuses, including the arrest and detention of opposition politicians and journalists. (Source: BBC News, 20 February 2021)
• The Gambian authorities have launched an investigation into the death of a 19-year-old man who was allegedly beaten to death by police officers. (Source: BBC News, 12 May 2021)
• The Gambian government has announced plans to reform the country's security forces, following allegations of human rights abuses. (Source: BBC News, 28 April 2021)

Other News

• The Gambian government has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting tourism in the country, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: BBC News, 10 June 2020)
• The Gambian authorities have launched an investigation into a fire that destroyed a major market in the capital, Banjul. (Source: BBC News, 15 May 2021)
• The Gambian government has announced plans to improve the country's healthcare system, which has been struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: BBC News, 25 February 2021)

Please note that the news articles are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.