Finance Minister Seedy Keita updated Gambian lawmakers on the nation’s rising debt, which increased from D46 billion in early 2017 to D110 billion by December 2023. The rise was partly driven by the depreciation of the Gambian dalasi, which added D7.56 billion to the foreign currency debt. The Minister highlighted[Read More…]
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Clarification On Cabinet’s Decision Regarding Abuko Nature Reserve
The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs issued a clarification to address public concerns regarding discussions about the Abuko Nature Reserve. In a recent Cabinet meeting on September 19, 2024, a proposal was presented by the Minister, Hamat N.K Bah, which included the possibility of de-reserving part of[Read More…]
Former Gambia Chief Judge Demands Justice
Justice Joseph Wowo’s story highlights a long-standing legal and diplomatic conflict, rooted in alleged anti-Nigerian sentiment and a corrupt political system under former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh. Wowo, a Nigerian judge who served as the Chief Justice of The Gambia for a brief period in 2013, maintains that his removal[Read More…]
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