By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Kerr Fatou
Gambian President Adama Barrow has pledged an additional 50 million dalasis to expand access to funding for women affiliated with his party, the National People’s Party. He said the initial fund was insufficient to meet needs, Kerr Fatou reports.
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Adama Barrow prepares for Gambia’s presidential election, declares himself the winner, and calls on opposition leaders to join his party.
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1 NovAdama Barrow listed as beneficiary of three state plots in GambiaWomen from Gambia's ruling party handed Adama Barrow 2.5 million dalasis to fund his candidacy in the 5 December presidential election, more than twice the required fee. The president hailed a historic contribution and renewed his promise to pay 50 million dalasis into the women's fund after the election.
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Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of Gambia’s National Democratic Party, has called on the government to strengthen healthcare and ease congestion at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, the country’s main referral facility. He proposed transferring patients to the new hospital in Farato if it is operational and asked President Adama Barrow to visit the facility regularly, Kerr Fatou reports.
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Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the Coalition 2026 candidate in Gambia's presidential election, has promised governance, constitutional and security reforms. At a rally in Basori, he said his alliance would defeat President Adama Barrow in the 5 December election, Kerr Fatou reports.
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Ebrima Dibba, president of Gambia’s UNITE party, says Coalition 2026 will oppose any attempt to exclude its candidate, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, from the 5 December presidential election. He accuses President Adama Barrow’s administration of seeking to block the candidacy and urges the electoral commission to protect its independence, according to Kerr Fatou.
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Gambia intercepts 117 people seeking to migrate, including 103 SenegaleseThe Gambian Department of Immigration intercepted 117 people seeking to migrate to Europe on Gunjur Sambuyang beach, including 103 Senegalese. The group, which includes 15 minors, was taken to the Tanji holding centre for identification and psychosocial support, according to Seneweb.
Ghana forecasts prolonged drought and lower rainfallThe Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts prolonged dry spells, below-normal rainfall and higher temperatures in several regions of Ghana. These conditions could affect agricultural production and food security through the December-January-February period, Francisca Martey said on Joy FM.The week in Africa
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