Gambia grts news

Here are some recent news updates from The Gambia:

Politics

• The Gambia's President Adama Barrow has announced plans to reform the country's electoral commission, following concerns over the credibility of the 2021 presidential election. (Source: Reuters)
• The Gambia has signed a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to receive a $22 million loan to support the country's economic recovery. (Source: IMF)

Economy

• The Gambia's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's GDP contracting by 2.5% in 2020. (Source: World Bank)
• The Gambia has launched a new initiative to promote local entrepreneurship and small business development, with a focus on supporting women and youth-led businesses. (Source: The Point)

Health

• The Gambia has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the country's total number of cases now exceeding 10,000. (Source: WHO)
• The Gambia has launched a new vaccination campaign to combat the spread of measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. (Source: UNICEF)

Infrastructure

• The Gambia has launched a new project to upgrade its national highway network, with a focus on improving road safety and reducing travel times. (Source: The Point)
• The Gambia has signed a new agreement with the African Development Bank to support the development of the country's energy sector. (Source: AfDB)

Sports

• The Gambia's national football team, the Scorpions, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Gabon in a playoff match. (Source: CAF)
• The Gambia has launched a new initiative to promote sports development and youth empowerment, with a focus on supporting grassroots football programs. (Source: The Point)