The opposition Gambia For All party (GFA) has expressed concern at the lack of political seriousness in addressing the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. Political tension is currently high in the small West African country after President Adama Barrow on Tuesday unilaterally declared a 21-day state of emergency without[Read More…]
Year: 2020
Coronavirus: UAE Sends Medical Aid To Gambia
The United Arab Emirates Wednesday sent an aid plane carrying four metric tons of medical supplies to the Gambia. The aid will assist approximately 4,000 medical professionals as they work to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Commenting on the aid delivery, Omar AlMeheiri, Charge d’Affaires of the UAE Embassy in Senegal,[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: Pres. Barrow, NAMs And The State Of Public Emergency
Indeed, what we are witnessing is a classic failure on the part of both our National Assembly and the Executive. In a time when the nation is facing an existential threat what is expected is a concerted effort and cooperation by the two leading national institutions to salvage the country.[Read More…]