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• In South Africa, local elections are expected by November, while in neighboring Gambia, President Adama Barrow will seek a third term in December. Atlantic Council
• The future of fintech in The Gambia will depend largely on infrastructure and policy execution. The Fintech Times
• A new disaster risk diagnostic, developed with the Centre for Disaster Protection, is helping the government map financial vulnerabilities and link insurance payouts directly to community support. / Gambia CODATA, Committee on Data of the ISC
• The Gambia is facing mounting risks from droughts and flash floods that threaten food security and displace communities. CODATA, Committee on Data of the ISC
• The case brought by The Gambia against Myanmar over the destruction of the Rohingya, which is currently being heard in the ICJ, could well see a more nuanced evaluation of the relationship of mass expulsion to genocide. E-International Relations

Last updated: 20 June 2026