Latest news in Gambia? September 27th, 2026
27-09-2026
The prominent news developments in The Gambia include:
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: The Gambia Scorpions secured a 2–1 victory against Somalia in their opening Group C qualifier match at Independence Stadium in Bakau, courtesy of an 83rd-minute header by substitute Muhammed Badamosi. The team is now preparing to face Ghana next in the qualifying campaign.
Dawan Africa+ 1Banking Sector Workforce Nationalization: The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) issued a directive ordering all commercial banks operating in the country to phase out foreign workers and replace them with qualified Gambian citizens by December 31, 2026, aimed at curbing rising domestic unemployment.
Business Insider Africa2027 National Budget Tabling: The Ministry of Finance tabled a 66.7 billion Dalasi budget estimate for 2027, prioritizing national debt servicing alongside major sector funding for basic education and public health.
Executive Pardon and Presidential Tour: President Adama Barrow granted an exceptional presidential pardon to 984 convicts ahead of launching his annual 19-day nationwide “Meet the People Tour,” set to begin on October 1.
The Point NewspaperMilitary Tribunal for Former “Junglers” Leader: Sanna Manjang, a key figure in the paramilitary “Junglers” unit under former president Yahya Jammeh, appeared before a military court facing charges related to his role during the Jammeh regime and desertion.