Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has cautioned voters against re-electing President Adama Barrow. As a key figure in the coalition that supported Barrow’s 2016 presidential bid, Darboe claims the president has reneged on crucial promises and disregarded the interests of his former supporters. Darboe made[Read More…]
Author: Ousman A. Marong
Africa Rallies Against Human Trafficking & Migrant Smuggling
Africa is stepping up efforts to fight transnational organised crime, with a spotlight on migrant smuggling, human trafficking, and contemporary forms of slavery. The continent-wide initiative was the focus of a high-level dialogue hosted at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo, The Gambia. The one-day event,[Read More…]
Barra Ferry Sewage Overflow Spotlights Gambia’s Failing Sanitation Systems
Commuters using the Barra Ferry Terminal are raising alarm over a growing public health threat, as raw sewage continues to overflow at the busy transit hub. The situation has left the area reeking of human waste, prompting serious concerns about hygiene and potential disease outbreaks. A damaged manhole along the[Read More…]