Gambia news update today

Here are some of the latest news updates from The Gambia:

Politics

• The Gambia's President Adama Barrow has appointed a new cabinet, with several changes to the previous lineup. The new cabinet includes a new Minister of Finance, Minister of Justice, and Minister of Health. (Source: The Point Newspaper)
• The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has called for the government to address the country's economic challenges, including high inflation and unemployment. (Source: Foroyaa Newspaper)

Economy

• The Gambia's economy is expected to grow by 4.5% in 2023, driven by agriculture and services sectors. (Source: The Gambia News Agency)
• 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. (Source: The Daily Observer)

Health

• The Gambia has recorded a significant increase in cases of COVID-19, with 143 new cases reported in the past week. (Source: The Gambia News Agency)
• The country's health ministry has launched a new campaign to promote vaccination against measles and other childhood diseases. (Source: Foroyaa Newspaper)

Sports

• The Gambia's national football team, the Scorpions, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Guinea-Bissau in a playoff match. (Source: The Point Newspaper)
• The country's basketball team has won the West African Basketball Championship, defeating Nigeria in the final. (Source: The Daily Observer)

Other News

• The Gambia has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce the country's reliance on imported food. (Source: The Gambia News Agency)
• The country's tourism industry is expected to benefit from a new direct flight route between Banjul and London. (Source: Foroyaa Newspaper)

Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates from The Gambia, and there may be other news stories that are not included here.