Gambia latest news on election
Here are some of the latest news updates on the election in The Gambia:
Latest News:
- The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of The Gambia has announced that the presidential election will take place on December 4, 2021. (Source: The Point Newspaper, November 2021)
- The Gambia's President Adama Barrow has announced that he will seek re-election in the upcoming presidential election. (Source: Reuters, November 2021)
- The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has nominated its leader, Ousainou Darboe, as its presidential candidate. (Source: The Point Newspaper, October 2021)
- The Gambia's electoral commission has announced that it will use biometric voter registration and verification technology to ensure the integrity of the election. (Source: Africa News, October 2021)
Recent Developments:
- The Gambia's electoral commission has announced that it has completed the registration of voters for the upcoming presidential election. (Source: The Point Newspaper, November 2021)
- The opposition National Reconciliation Party (NRP) has announced that it will boycott the presidential election, citing concerns over the electoral process. (Source: The Point Newspaper, October 2021)
- The Gambia's government has announced that it will provide security for the election, with the military and police working together to ensure a peaceful and secure process. (Source: Africa News, October 2021)
Key Issues:
- The Gambia's economy: The country's economy has been struggling in recent years, with high levels of unemployment and poverty. The election is seen as an opportunity for the next government to address these issues.
- Human rights: The Gambia has a history of human rights abuses, and the election is seen as an opportunity for the next government to improve the country's human rights record.
- Political stability: The Gambia has a history of political instability, and the election is seen as an opportunity for the next government to establish a stable and peaceful political environment.
International Reaction:
- The African Union (AU) has announced that it will send an observer mission to The Gambia to monitor the election. (Source: African Union, October 2021)
- The European Union (EU) has announced that it will provide financial support to The Gambia's electoral commission to ensure the integrity of the election. (Source: European Union, October 2021)
- The United States has announced that it will provide technical assistance to The Gambia's electoral commission to ensure the integrity of the election. (Source: United States Agency for International Development, October 2021)
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