STATEMENT by His Excellency President Adama Barrow on the occasion of the 61st Independence Day Anniversary of The Republic of The Gambia 18th February 2026 Banjul
[The Standard - The Gambia] - 19/02/2026
As we commemorate the 61st anniversary of our independence, we are marking much more than the passage of time. Rather, we are celebrating and reflecting deeply and proudly on what independence truly means in practice. Independence is not only a historical milestone; it is a living responsibility (…)
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