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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: The Point, Gambia)
- The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has announced that it will boycott the 2021 presidential election, citing concerns over the electoral process. (Source: The Daily Observer, Gambia)
Economy
- The Gambia's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's GDP expected to contract by 2.5% in 2020. (Source: The Gambia News Agency)
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $22.5 million loan to support The Gambia's economic recovery. (Source: The Point, Gambia)
Health
- The Gambia has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 143 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: The Gambia News Agency)
- The country's health authorities have launched a vaccination campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19. (Source: The Daily Observer, Gambia)
Sports
- The Gambia's national football team, the Scorpions, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. (Source: The Point, Gambia)
- The country's top football league, the GFA League, has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Daily Observer, Gambia)
Other News
- The Gambia has launched a new national airline, Gambia Bird, which will operate flights to several destinations in West Africa. (Source: The Gambia News Agency)
- The country's tourism industry has been boosted by the opening of a new luxury hotel in the capital, Banjul. (Source: The Daily Observer, Gambia)
Please note that these are just a few examples of the latest news from The Gambia, and there may be other important stories that are not included here.