Gambia breaking news
Here are some recent breaking news stories from The Gambia:
Latest News
- Gambia's President Adama Barrow Appoints New Cabinet: President Adama Barrow has appointed a new cabinet, with several changes to the previous administration. The new cabinet includes several new faces, including a new Minister of Finance and a new Minister of Foreign Affairs. (Source: The Point Newspaper)
- Gambia's Economy Grows by 5.5% in 2022: The Gambia's economy grew by 5.5% in 2022, driven by a strong performance in the agricultural sector. The country's GDP grew to D13.4 billion (approximately $250 million) in 2022, up from D12.7 billion in 2021. (Source: The Daily Observer)
- Gambia's President Meets with ECOWAS Leaders: President Adama Barrow met with leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss regional issues and cooperation. The meeting focused on issues such as security, trade, and economic integration. (Source: The Gambia News Agency)
- Gambia's National Assembly Passes Budget Bill: The Gambia's National Assembly has passed the 2023 budget bill, which allocates D23.4 billion (approximately $450 million) for various government projects and programs. The budget includes funding for infrastructure development, healthcare, and education. (Source: The Daily News)
- Gambia's Police Arrest Suspects in Bank Robbery: The Gambia Police Force has arrested several suspects in connection with a recent bank robbery in Banjul. The suspects are alleged to have stolen millions of dalasi from the bank. (Source: The Point Newspaper)
Sports News
- Gambia's Scorpions Qualify for AFCON 2023: The Gambia's national football team, the Scorpions, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Burkina Faso in a playoff match. This is the first time the Scorpions have qualified for the AFCON. (Source: The Gambia News Agency)
- Gambia's Football Federation Elects New President: The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has elected a new president, Lamin Kaba Bajo, who will lead the organization for the next four years. Bajo is a former international footballer and has been involved in Gambian football for many years. (Source: The Daily Observer)
Other News
- Gambia's President Launches National Development Plan: President Adama Barrow has launched the National Development Plan (NDP), which outlines the country's development priorities for the next five years. The plan focuses on issues such as poverty reduction, economic growth, and human development. (Source: The Point Newspaper)
- Gambia's Government Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign: The Gambia's government has launched a COVID-19 vaccination campaign to protect citizens against the virus. The campaign aims to vaccinate at least 70% of the population by the end of 2023. (Source: The Daily News)
Please note that these are just a few examples of recent breaking news stories from The Gambia, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.