India News Digest
No headlines in this batch concerned India or North Bank Division, so the city section is omitted. The main national stories are the 2027 budget's D16.17B debt-servicing allocation and student protests at the University of The Gambia, which the government responded to with restored services.
The Gambia News
Students Protest Over Study Conditions
Students in The Gambia held protests over conditions affecting their studies, according to Citizen Digital. The headline does not specify the institution or demands.
Government Responds to UTG Student Protests
After student protests, the government restored catering, deployed 20 buses, and fixed water and internet service at the University of The Gambia (UTG), per The Point Newspaper.
2027 Budget Allocates D16.17B to Debt Servicing
The 2027 budget sets aside D16.17 billion for debt servicing, according to The Point Newspaper.
Government Allocates D1B Subsidy to Power Stability
The government has allocated D1 billion in subsidies aimed at power stability, per The Point Newspaper.
Barrow Opens 91km Road Network in Kiang Kabada
President Barrow opened a 91-kilometre road network in Kiang Kabada, according to The Point Newspaper.
Work Begins on 20.5km Choya-Dankunku Road
Construction has started on the 20.5-kilometre Choya-Dankunku Road after what the headline describes as decades of waiting, per The Point Newspaper.
Citizens Alliance Backs Barrow Ahead of 2026 Election
The Citizens Alliance reaffirmed its support for Barrow ahead of the 2026 election, according to The Point Newspaper.
Trade Minister Cites Regional Rules on Bottled Water Ban
The trade minister said regional trade rules complicate a proposed ban on bottled water imports, per The Point Newspaper. The headline does not give further detail on the ban's status.
Free Eye Screening Offered at Sambuya LBS
OneSight and the Health Ministry are providing free eye screening at Sambuya Lower Basic School (LBS), according to The Point Newspaper.
EU-Supported Programme Backs Tourism and Creative Industries
A European Union-supported programme is providing support to tourism and creative industries in The Gambia, per Voice Gambia.
Visually Impaired Gambian Magistrate Tests Court System
Al Jazeera reports that the first visually impaired Gambian magistrate is testing a system designed for sighted users.
Reparations Funded by Jammeh's US Property
Modern Ghana reports on a Maryland property linked to former president Yahya Jammeh and its connection to funding reparations for Gambian victims. The property is in the United States, and the reparations concern The Gambia.
Gfőmafugi Demba Starts New Chapter at North Star FC
Footballer Mafugi Demba has begun a new phase of his career at North Star FC, per The Point Newspaper.
Gambia Football Coaches Association Visits GFF President
The Gambia Football Coaches Association visited Kemo Ceesay, president of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF), per The Point Newspaper. The headline does not state the purpose of the visit.