The clouds above many parts of The Gambia have been full of promises of cloudbursts since the onset of this year’s rainy season around mid-June, but some Gambians have now become concerned about the prospect of a failed rain. Reports reaching JollofNews from several parts of the country intimated that[Read More…]
Agriculture
Banjul’s Wetlands Under Threat: A Call For Urgent Action Against Environmental Neglect
The wetlands surrounding Bone Road in Banjul are facing an environmental crisis. Once rich with mangrove forests and aquatic life, these vital ecosystems are now increasingly being used as dumping grounds for solid waste, a trend that poses a serious threat to marine biodiversity and the future of Banjul itself.[Read More…]
Gambian Farmers To Benefit From $9.4M Climate-Resilient Rice Project
Farmers in The Gambia are among thousands across 13 West African countries set to benefit from a $9.44 million grant aimed at strengthening the region’s rice value chains against the growing threat of climate change. The funding, approved by the African Development Fund (ADF) on 17 July, will be channelled[Read More…]
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