Latest news in Gambia? September 22nd, 2026

Here are the key national headlines and developments in The Gambia around September 22, 2026:

• Military Trial and Transitional Justice: Former “Junglers” hit-squad member Sanna Manjang appeared before a military court-martial facing charges related to his desertion from the Gambia Armed Forces in 2017 following the end of Yahya Jammeh’s regime. Concurrently, the United States finalized a transfer of $2.5 million into The Gambia’s Victims Reparations Fund to support victims of past human rights violations.

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• Economic Financing: The government of The Gambia finalized a $100 million trade finance facility agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA). The funds are earmarked to stabilize essential food imports, address rising domestic costs, and secure key strategic commodities.

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• Political Developments: Campaigning and coalition maneuvering continue to ramp up ahead of the upcoming national elections. While President Adama Barrow called on opposition figures to join his ruling coalition, United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainu Darboe announced high voter-share targets for key urban strongholds such as the Kanifing Municipality.

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• International Hosting: Banjul finalized preparations to host the 2026 Tabital Pulaaku International General Assembly, which convenes delegates from over 33 nations starting late September to address global Fulbe diaspora affairs.

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• Sports: The national football team, the Scorpions, opened their training camp this week to prepare for their upcoming AFCON qualifying fixture against Somalia.

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