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Gambia records over D68M budget deficit in first 6 months

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Jankey Ceesay The Point
Sep 24, 2026, 12:25 PM 1 min read
Gambia records over D68M budget deficit in first 6 months

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The Gambia recorded a D68.86 million budget deficit in the first six months of 2026, as government expenditure slightly exceeded revenue, with Finance Minister Seedy S. Keita saying the shortfall was significantly driven by pressures from domestic debt servicing.

Presenting the government’s 2026 budget implementation and monitoring statement to the National Assembly on 21st September 2026, Minister Keita said total revenue, excluding project grants, amounted to D15.35 billion during the period.

Government expenditure, meanwhile, reached D15.42 billion, resulting in a gross deficit of D68.86 million.

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