Senegal’s dollar bonds are experiencing a decline after the IMF warned of fiscal deterioration. The yield on Senegal’s 2048 bonds increased due to concerns about the country’s rising fiscal deficit, which has been aggravated by reduced revenues and rising energy subsidies. The IMF’s report urged Senegal to implement reforms to[Read More…]
Economy
Ministry of Trade, Others Set To Support Local Farmers
Amid rising inflation, Gambia’s Trade Minister, Baboucarr O. Joof annonced that his ministry will be teaming up with some public institutions to support local farmers with the view to boosting food production. He made this revelation during a presser held Monday at the ministry of trade’s conference hall in Banjul.[Read More…]
Gambia Scales Up Efforts To Contain Rising Food Prices
As the Holy Month of Ramadan is fast approaching, Gambia’s Minister of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment (MOTIE), Baboucarr O. Joof, announced Friday a series of measures being put up by government to contain rising food prices.l Speakers to reporters during a presser held on the Ministry grounds in Banjul,[Read More…]