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…]
Author: Ousman A. Marong
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…]
Darboe Slams Barrow Over Withdrawal Of Support For Tambadou’s ICJ Bid
Veteran opposition leader Ousainou Darboe has ignited political debate following President Adama Barrow’s decision to withdraw government support for Abubacarr Marie “Ba” Tambadou’s candidacy for a seat at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Speaking during a political gathering with supporters, Darboe praised Tambadou’s credentials, calling him a highly qualified[Read More…]