Gambia latest news 2019
Here are some of the latest news from The Gambia in 2019:
Politics
- January 2019: The Gambia's President Adama Barrow appoints a new cabinet, with several changes to key ministries, including the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- March 2019: The Gambia's National Assembly passes a bill to establish a Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission to investigate human rights abuses committed during the 22-year rule of former President Yahya Jammeh.
- June 2019: The Gambia's government announces plans to hold a referendum on a new constitution, which would introduce a presidential system of government and limit the power of the president.
Economy
- February 2019: The Gambia's economy grows by 4.5% in 2018, driven by a strong agricultural sector and increased foreign investment.
- April 2019: The Gambia's government announces plans to introduce a new tax on mobile phone users to raise revenue and reduce the country's reliance on foreign aid.
- August 2019: The Gambia's Central Bank announces a 10% increase in the minimum wage for public sector workers, citing rising inflation and the need to improve living standards.
Human Rights
- January 2019: The Gambia's government announces plans to establish a new human rights commission to investigate allegations of human rights abuses and promote human rights in the country.
- March 2019: The Gambia's Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission begins hearings into human rights abuses committed during the Jammeh regime.
- June 2019: The Gambia's government announces plans to establish a new national human rights institution to promote and protect human rights in the country.
Health
- February 2019: The Gambia reports an outbreak of cholera, with over 100 cases reported in the capital city of Banjul.
- April 2019: The Gambia's Ministry of Health announces plans to introduce a new vaccine against meningitis, which is a major public health concern in the country.
- August 2019: The Gambia's government announces plans to establish a new national health insurance scheme to improve access to healthcare for all citizens.
Infrastructure
- January 2019: The Gambia's government announces plans to upgrade the country's main airport, Banjul International Airport, to improve air travel and tourism in the country.
- March 2019: The Gambia's government announces plans to construct a new bridge over the Gambia River, which will improve connectivity between the country's two main regions.
- June 2019: The Gambia's government announces plans to upgrade the country's main highway, which will improve transportation and trade in the country.
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