As the transport union braces up for a nationwide strike, a significant number of commuters have been expressing divergent perspectives on the planned sit-down. “We submitted proposals a long ago to the Minister of Works, Transport and Infrastructure, but we are yet to get his response,” Transport Union leader, Omar[Read More…]
Economy
Senegal’s Pink Lake Threatened By Flood After Heavy Rains
After days of torrential rain, salt miner Moussa Diare could only watch in despair as flood waters breached a meters-wide gap on the banks of Senegal’s Pink Lake and washed away thousands of dollars worth of salt mounds he had gathered. “This is the first time I’ve seen this. I[Read More…]
Uptick In Skin Patients At EFSTH Amid Drugs Shortage
The dermatology unit of Gambia’s main referral hospital is experiencing a surge in the number of patients but the hospital’s pharmacy has few essential medicines for skin complications. More than 40 patients visited the unit on Thursday but some were sent home till next week because the head dermatologist was[Read More…]