Gambia latest news now

Here are some of the latest news from The Gambia:

Politics

• The Gambia's President Adama Barrow has announced that he will not seek re-election in the 2021 presidential election. (Source: Reuters)
• The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has nominated its leader, Ousainou Darboe, as its candidate for the 2021 presidential election. (Source: The Point)

Economy

• The Gambia's economy has been boosted by a significant increase in peanut exports, with the country earning over $100 million from the sale of peanuts in 2020. (Source: The Daily Observer)
• The Gambia has received a $10 million grant from the African Development Bank to support the development of its agricultural sector. (Source: The Point)

Health

• The Gambia has reported a surge in cases of COVID-19, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past week. (Source: The Daily Observer)
• The Gambia has received a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from the World Health Organization, with plans to vaccinate over 1 million people in the country. (Source: The Point)

Security

• The Gambia has launched a new security operation to combat crime and improve security in the country. (Source: The Daily Observer)
• The Gambia has signed a security agreement with Senegal to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the fight against terrorism and organized crime. (Source: The Point)

Other News

• The Gambia has been ranked as one of the most peaceful countries in West Africa, according to a new report by the Institute for Security Studies. (Source: The Daily Observer)
• The Gambia has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the country, with plans to develop new tourist attractions and improve infrastructure. (Source: The Point)