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Economy · Breaking

Workers Strike Compels Ports Authority to Take Over Staff Matters from Albayrak

A three-day standoff at the Banjul Port ended when GPA workers extracted key concessions from management, with the Gambia Ports Authority agreeing to take back responsibility for all human resource and staff administration from Albayrak local subsidiary Alport Banjul.

Foroyaa·24 April 2026
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IEC Raises Concern Over Double Voter Registration of More Than 2000 Individuals

IEC Chairman warned over 2000 cases of double voter registration were discovered in the first week. Biometric data will be used to detect fraudsters ahead of December 2026 election.

The Point·24 April 2026
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Health

Gambia Launches High-Level Taskforce to Rescue Falling Immunisation Coverage

Officials launched a national taskforce after vaccination rates fell from 90 to nearly 70 percent. UNICEF described it as a critical turning point for public health.

The Point·24 April 2026
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PoliticsHealth

US Pressures Gambia to Terminate Cuban Medical Programme

The US is pressuring Gambia to cut ties with Cuba medical cooperation programme with Trump administration threatening sanctions and aid cuts.

The Standard·24 April 2026
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Diplomacy

Barrow Receives Message from Xi Jinping as Gambia and China Mark 10 Years of Renewed Friendship

Chinese Ambassador delivered message from Xi Jinping confirming planned Chinese funded power plant would commence soon.

The Point·24 April 2026
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Health

WHO Global Fight Against Malaria at Critical Point Ahead of World Malaria Day

WHO described the fight against malaria as critical. 2026 theme is Driven to End Malaria: Now we can, Now we must.

The Point·24 April 2026
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DiasporaLegal

Gambian Jailed 18 Months for Paying Traffickers to Bring Cousin to UK

A 49-year-old Gambian was sentenced to 18 months by Nottingham court after paying crime group to fly cousin illegally into Manchester from Banjul.

The Standard·24 April 2026
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PoliticsLegal

Gambia Seeks International Funding for Next Phase of Transitional Justice

Justice Minister appealed to UN Peacebuilding Commission for funding for trials, reparations and institutional reforms.

The Standard·24 April 2026
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Legal

Gambian Judge to Serve at ECOWAS Court for the First Time in History

Chief Justice Jallow announced a Gambian judge will take up a seat at the ECOWAS Court of Justice for the first time.

The Standard·24 April 2026
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Politics

APRC Seeks Supporters' Consent to Continue Coalition with NPP Ahead of December Election

APRC leader Jatta announced two-week nationwide consultation on whether to continue alliance with Barrow's NPP.

The Standard·24 April 2026
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Economy

Hansen Seafood Showcases Gambian Products at Global Expo in Barcelona

Hansen Seafood showcased octopus, cuttlefish and sole from Gambian artisanal fishing communities at Barcelona food expo.

The Point·24 April 2026
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Economy

ADB Freezes 1.63 Trillion CFA Francs and Halts 39 Projects in Senegal

African Development Bank suspended disbursements to Senegal, freezing 39 projects in energy, agriculture and infrastructure.

The Standard·24 April 2026
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Economy

Gambians Push to Protect Coastal Waters as Food Security Fears Grow

Fishermen, traders and activists gathered demanding enforcement of the nine-nautical-mile exclusion zone barring industrial trawlers.

Foroyaa·16 April 2026
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Economy

Government Spends D1.7 Billion to Purchase Groundnuts in 2025-2026 Season

Government purchased over 45,000 metric tonnes of groundnuts at D1.7 billion — one of the largest interventions in recent years.

Foroyaa·14 April 2026
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