Gambia news 2019

Here are some notable news stories from The Gambia in 2019:

Politics

• January 2019: The Gambia's President Adama Barrow announced that he would not seek re-election in 2021, sparking speculation about his political future.
• March 2019: The Gambia's National Assembly passed a bill to amend the country's constitution, allowing President Barrow to run for a second term.
• June 2019: The Gambia's opposition parties formed an alliance to challenge President Barrow's ruling National People's Party (NPP) in the 2021 elections.

Economy

• January 2019: The Gambia's economy was hit by a severe drought, affecting agricultural production and food security.
• March 2019: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $22.9 million loan to support The Gambia's economic reform program.
• August 2019: The Gambia's government launched a new economic development plan, aimed at reducing poverty and promoting economic growth.

Human Rights

• January 2019: The Gambia's government announced plans to establish a truth commission to investigate human rights abuses committed during the 22-year rule of former President Yahya Jammeh.
• March 2019: The Gambia's National Assembly passed a bill to establish a special court to try former officials accused of human rights abuses.
• June 2019: The Gambia's government announced that it would grant amnesty to former officials accused of human rights abuses, sparking criticism from human rights groups.

Health

• February 2019: The Gambia was hit by a cholera outbreak, which affected several districts in the country.
• May 2019: The Gambia's government launched a campaign to eradicate malaria, which is a major public health problem in the country.
• August 2019: The Gambia's Ministry of Health announced that it had vaccinated over 1 million children against measles and rubella.

Infrastructure

• January 2019: The Gambia's government launched a project to upgrade the country's road network, aimed at improving transportation and economic development.
• March 2019: The Gambia's government announced plans to build a new international airport in the capital, Banjul.
• June 2019: The Gambia's government launched a project to improve the country's energy sector, aimed at increasing access to electricity.

These are just a few of the many news stories from The Gambia in 2019. If you're looking for more information, I can try to help you find it!