Latest news in Gambia? September 25th, 2026

Key news developments reported in The Gambia include:

• Politics & Upcoming Elections: Political campaigning and civic discussions are intensifying ahead of the December presidential election. Independent observers and analytical reports continue to assess the contest among key contenders, notably incumbent President Adama Barrow and opposition leader Ousainu Darboe. Meanwhile, public debate has focused on governance accountability and property holdings in Fajara.

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• National Budget & Public Finances: The government presented a 66.7 billion Dalasi national budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year before the National Assembly. Mid-year economic disclosures revealed a budget deficit exceeding 68 million Dalasi for the first half of the year, driven in large part by debt servicing obligations and public sector emoluments.

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• Bilateral Ties with Senegal: Joint demarcation teams successfully wrapped up the first phase of the Gambia–Senegal border marking exercise. Concurrently, The Gambia’s Special Prosecutor engaged Senegalese justice officials in Dakar to strengthen cross-border judicial collaboration and legal reform initiatives.

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• Agriculture & Climate Impact: New agricultural assessments reported that over 40 farming communities have been forced to abandon agricultural land due to shifting weather patterns and climate shocks, prompting civil society groups and lawmakers to call for enhanced rural investment and food security safeguards.

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• Sports: The national football team (the Scorpions) held opening training sessions in Banjul ahead of their scheduled fixture against Somalia.

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