The Gambia has collected far more money than expected in the first half of 2025, but government spending still outpaced revenue, leaving a deficit of over D724 million. Finance Minister Seedy Keita presented the midyear budget to lawmakers, reporting a 29 percent increase in revenue compared to the same period[Read More…]
Author: Modou L. Badjie
Assan Martin Warns Gambian Politicians: “Political Suicide Awaits The Ambitious”
Gambian lawyer Assan Martin has delivered a blistering critique of the nation’s political leadership, targeting Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda and UDP leader Ousainou Darboe in unflinching terms. Speaking on Star FM’s Wakenup Gambia, Martin warned that personal ambition without ethics or vision could destroy political careers. “Mr. Bensouda’s political career[Read More…]
Vendors Struggle As Serekunda Market Relocation Presents New Challenges
The Gambian government’s decision to relocate street vendors from Serekunda’s busy highways into the main market has triggered frustration among traders, who say the move has left them struggling to survive. The relocation, aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving pedestrian movement, has instead created fresh challenges inside the market.[Read More…]
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