India News Digest
No headlines in today's feed concern India or North Bank Division, so this edition covers national news for The Gambia only. The most significant item is that over 1.1 million Gambians are set to vote in the December presidential election.
The Gambia News
Over 1.1 Million Gambians Set to Vote in December Presidential Election
More than 1.1 million Gambians are registered to vote in the presidential election scheduled for December. The report gives no further breakdown of the figure.
GPU Calls for Peaceful Campaigns and Media Safety Ahead of Poll
The GPU has called for peaceful campaigning and the safety of media workers ahead of the December 2026 presidential election. The headline does not list specific incidents.
NiDCOM Raises Alarm Over Central Bank Staffing Directive
NiDCOM has raised concerns that a Gambian central bank staffing directive could affect 57 Nigerian professionals working in the banking sector. Reports describe the matter as creating diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
Gambia Signs 10-Year Betting Monitoring Deal With InTouch
The Gambian government has signed a 10-year agreement with InTouch covering monitoring of betting activity. The headline does not give further terms.
EFF Challenges Immigration Account of Border Refusal
The EFF has disputed the Immigration account of a border refusal. GID has issued a clarification of the incident.
Bensouda Says LGCI Draft Differs From Final White Paper
Bensouda has stated that the draft of the LGCI differs from the final White Paper. The headline does not specify the differences.
ECOWAS MPs Assess ECOMIG Security Transition in The Gambia
ECOWAS parliamentarians are assessing the security transition of ECOMIG in The Gambia. The headline gives no further detail on the assessment.
African Development Bank Strengthens Project Delivery in The Gambia
The African Development Bank Group has announced measures to strengthen project delivery in The Gambia. The headline gives no further detail on the projects.
The Gambia Honoured With 2026 Edinburgh Prize for Global Health Impact
The Gambia has been awarded the 2026 Edinburgh Prize for Global Health Impact, according to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The headline does not describe the basis for the award.