Gambia news update

Here are some recent news updates from The Gambia:

Politics

• The Gambia's President Adama Barrow has announced plans to reform the country's electoral commission, following widespread criticism of the body's handling of the 2021 presidential election. (Source: Reuters)
• The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has called for the resignation of the country's Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubacarr Tambadou, over allegations of corruption and abuse of office. (Source: The Point)

Economy

• The Gambia has received a $10 million grant from the African Development Bank to support the country's agricultural sector. (Source: African Development Bank)
• The country's central bank has announced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, by promoting the use of the Gambian dalasi (GMD) in international transactions. (Source: The Daily Observer)

Health

• The Gambia has reported a surge in cases of COVID-19, with the country's health ministry announcing 143 new cases in the past 24 hours. (Source: The Point)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new initiative to improve healthcare services in The Gambia, with a focus on maternal and child health. (Source: WHO)

Security

• The Gambia has launched a new security operation to combat crime and improve public safety, with a focus on the country's capital, Banjul. (Source: The Daily Observer)
• The country's police force has announced the arrest of several individuals suspected of involvement in a recent string of armed robberies. (Source: The Point)

Other News

• The Gambia has celebrated its 58th independence anniversary, with a series of events and ceremonies across the country. (Source: The Point)
• The country's national football team, the Scorpions, has qualified for the 2022 African Cup of Nations, after defeating Burkina Faso in a playoff match. (Source: CAF)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.