Accord Associates' audit report on Gambia Groundnut Corporation reveals weaknesses in internal audit department, specifically low completion rate of planned activities raising high-risk concerns, prompting auditors to recommend enhanced staff capacity and management oversight for improved efficiency and effectiveness.

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP), once a significant political force in The Gambia, is facing internal disputes and a decline in influence. A faction within the party has challenged the results of the leadership election held in December, alleging constitutional violations by some candidates. Uthman Jeng, a representative of the dissenting faction, emphasized the importance of constitutional integrity and fairness in the electoral process.