The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved $32.2 million to fund the creation of the School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences at the University of The Gambia, in a major boost for the country’s struggling health sector. The funding is part of a wider $297 million package approved for[Read More…]
Economy
Gambia: Footballer Musa Barrow’s Airport Incident Caused By Refusal To Pay Customs Duties
Over the past few days, there have been various reports in the online media regarding the alleged harassment of Gambia’s international footballer Musa Barrow, at Banjul International Airport who also plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun. JollofNews has made contact with eyewitnesses, security and Gambia Revenue[Read More…]
Gambia Gov’t To Regulate Hajj, Curb Profit-Driven Practices
Gambia’s Minister for Local Government, Lands and Religious Affairs, Ahmad NK Bah, has announced that the government is finalizing national Hajj policy aimed at regulating the pilgrimage to Mecca and shielding pilgrims from exploitation. Speaking Friday evening at the Mansa Kunda Ministerial Town-Hall held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara[Read More…]
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