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News from Nov 2, 2026 (UTC)

Gambia isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 20Nov 2

Why

  1. The government ordered the removal of opposition mayors and the Mansakonko chairman.

    1 eventsthepoint.gmSource

  2. President Barrow acknowledged the transformation of the SIS as evidence of security sector reform.

    5 eventsthepoint.gmSource

  3. Türkiye marked its 103rd Republic Day in Banjul and pledged deeper ties with Gambia.

    5 eventsthepoint.gmSource

What happened

  • Statements24%
  • Cooperation43%
  • Criticism29%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure5%
  • Fighting0%

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