Missed Inflation Target: Central Bank Governor Responds
The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) had projected a 5% medium-term inflation target at the end of 2025; however, by January 2026, headline inflation had only declined to 6.4%, down from 6.6% in December 2025. Our reporter questioned the Central Bank Governor Buah Saidy about the missed 5% medium-term inflation target at the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press briefing held on 20th August 2026.
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