Gambia news 2017

Here are some notable news stories from The Gambia in 2017:

January 2017

• The Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh refused to step down after losing the presidential election to Adama Barrow, leading to a political crisis.
• The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed economic sanctions on The Gambia, including a trade embargo and travel restrictions.

February 2017

• The Gambia's military intervened in the political crisis, announcing that they had taken control of the country and would facilitate a transition to a new government.
• Adama Barrow was sworn in as the new President of The Gambia, marking the end of Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule.

March 2017

• The Gambia's new government announced plans to reform the country's security forces and judiciary, which had been criticized for human rights abuses under Jammeh's rule.
• The country's economy began to recover, with the value of the Gambian dalasi (GMD) stabilizing and foreign investment increasing.

April 2017

• The Gambia's government announced plans to hold a national dialogue to address the country's political and economic challenges.
• The country's new President, Adama Barrow, visited the United States, where he met with President Donald Trump and other officials.

May 2017

• The Gambia's government announced plans to reform the country's education system, which had been criticized for being underfunded and inadequate.
• The country's new government also announced plans to increase funding for healthcare and infrastructure development.

June 2017

• The Gambia's government announced plans to hold a referendum on a new constitution, which would replace the country's existing constitution and establish a new system of government.
• The country's new President, Adama Barrow, visited the United Kingdom, where he met with Prime Minister Theresa May and other officials.

July 2017

• The Gambia's government announced plans to reform the country's fishing industry, which had been criticized for being overfished and unsustainable.
• The country's new government also announced plans to increase funding for agriculture and rural development.

August 2017

• The Gambia's government announced plans to hold a national census, which would provide data on the country's population and economic development.
• The country's new President, Adama Barrow, visited Senegal, where he met with President Macky Sall and other officials.

September 2017

• The Gambia's government announced plans to reform the country's tax system, which had been criticized for being complex and unfair.
• The country's new government also announced plans to increase funding for education and healthcare.

October 2017

• The Gambia's government announced plans to hold a national dialogue on the country's political and economic challenges.
• The country's new President, Adama Barrow, visited the European Union, where he met with officials and discussed the country's economic development.

November 2017

• The Gambia's government announced plans to reform the country's energy sector, which had been criticized for being inefficient and unreliable.
• The country's new government also announced plans to increase funding for infrastructure development.

December 2017

• The Gambia's government announced plans to hold a national conference on the country's political and economic challenges.
• The country's new President, Adama Barrow, visited the United States, where he met with officials and discussed the country's economic development.

These are just a few of the notable news stories from The Gambia in 2017. The country has made significant progress in recent years, including the transition to a new government and the implementation of economic reforms. However, challenges remain, including poverty, corruption, and human rights abuses.