The United Democratic Party (UDP) has opened its flag bearer race for the 2026 presidential election, with eleven candidates putting their names forward including long-time party leader Ousainou Darboe, who is under growing pressure to hand over the leadership. The announcement was made Wednesday at the party’s Manjai headquarters by[Read More…]
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Gambia’s Economy Records 5.7% Growth In 2024 – World Bank
The Gambia’s economy has continued on a path of recovery, with real GDP growth reaching 5.7% in 2024, according to the World Bank’s Fifth Economic Update for the country. The report credits the performance to gains in the services sector, stronger investment, and easing inflation, despite persistent global and domestic[Read More…]
Western Balkan Cartels Expand Cocaine Trade Through West Africa
Criminal networks from the Western Balkans are tightening their control over cocaine smuggling routes through West Africa, with The Gambia among the countries at risk, a new report has warned. The Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) said Balkan groups, including Montenegrin clans and Albanian-speaking networks, have become central[Read More…]
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