Gambia latest news update

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

Politics

• The Gambia's President Adama Barrow has announced that he will not seek re-election in the 2021 presidential election. (Source: Reuters)
• The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has nominated its leader, Ousainou Darboe, as its candidate for the 2021 presidential election. (Source: The Point)

Economy

• The Gambia's economy has been boosted by a significant increase in foreign investment, with the country attracting over $100 million in foreign direct investment in 2020. (Source: The Daily Observer)
• The Gambia has launched a new economic stimulus package aimed at boosting economic growth and creating jobs. (Source: The Point)

Health

• The Gambia has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past week. (Source: The Daily Observer)
• The Gambia has received a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from the African Union's vaccine program. (Source: The Point)

Security

• The Gambia has launched a new security operation aimed at tackling crime and improving security in the country. (Source: The Daily Observer)
• The Gambia has signed a security cooperation agreement with the United States. (Source: The Point)

Other News

• The Gambia has been ranked as one of the most peaceful countries in West Africa, according to a new report by the Institute for Security Studies. (Source: The Daily Observer)
• The Gambia has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting sustainable tourism in the country. (Source: The Point)

Recent Developments

• The Gambia has held a successful presidential election, with President Adama Barrow winning re-election. (Source: The Daily Observer)
• The Gambia has launched a new national development plan aimed at promoting economic growth and reducing poverty. (Source: The Point)