Latest news in Gambia? September 5th, 2026

Here are the latest key news developments in The Gambia around September 5, 2026:

• Transition to 9-Digit Phone Numbers: The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and major mobile operators, including Africell, have officially commenced the nationwide migration from 7-digit to 9-digit telephone numbers to accommodate sector expansion and boost capacity.
• Energy Sector Crackdown and Blackout Concerns: Amid ongoing public concern over electricity supply and hospital power reliability, the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) announced targeted crackdowns on widespread electricity theft across the country. Gambia News – The Point
• Election Preparations and Revising Courts: Ahead of the upcoming 2026 presidential election, revising courts across regions have been reviewing voter registration objections and disputes, while civil society and international monitors spotlight voter roll integrity. thepoint.gm
• Leadership Change at GFF: Kemo Ceesay has officially assumed administrative authority and taken office as the newly elected president of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF), promising expanded development across domestic leagues. Gambia News – The Point
• Regional Diplomacy: Dr. Omar Alieu Touray formally stepped down as President of the ECOWAS Commission, handing over leadership to Senegal’s Lieutenant General Birame Diop. standard.gm
• Agribusiness and Youth Empowerment: The Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with the FAO, launched new project phases under the Agri-Accelerator initiative at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre, targeting youth and women in the tropical fruit and cashew export value chains. Gambia News