Latest news in Gambia? September 4th, 2026
04-09-2026
The latest news developments in The Gambia include:
- Elections and National Unity: President Adama Barrow issued a public warning against tribalism and hate speech, calling for national cohesion ahead of upcoming electoral polls. Concurrently, Revising Courts across the country began formal hearings to review objections arising from voter registration. standard.gm
- Healthcare Policy Reversal: The government rescinded a planned user-fee increase across public health facilities following strong public backlash and concern over healthcare affordability. thepoint.gm
- Infrastructure and Energy: The 4.5 km Sanyang Beach Side Road was officially inaugurated to stimulate coastal tourism and trade. Meanwhile, the presidency moved to reassure the public regarding grid stabilization as Greater Banjul faces persistent power outages. The executive branch is also preparing to publish its White Paper on the Local Government Commission of Inquiry report. thepoint.gm+ 1
- Defense and Border Security: Chief of Defence Staff Major General Ousman Gomez cautioned military personnel against posting operational information on social media and emphasized strengthening joint border-security coordination between Gambian and Senegalese forces. standard.gm
- Atlantic Migration Tragedy: Maritime authorities and humanitarian organizations reported that a migrant vessel that originally departed from The Gambia ran adrift for nearly a month before rescue teams reached it off Spain’s Canary Islands, leaving over 80 people dead or missing. timesofindia.indiatimes.com