Inadequacy of soil nutrients could lead to extreme hunger in many Gambian communities as farmers now lost any hope of accessing the expensive fertilizer sold by the government. There were also fears the expected extreme hunger situation could have devastating effects on livestock. Many rural Gambian households depend on farming[Read More…]
Economy
Tangara Says Japanese Food Aid To Be Converted To Cash
The government of Japan is expected to render food aid to The Gambia in millions of Dalasi but government suggested it would not immediately use the nutrition aid to stave off hunger in many Gambian households. Tokyo has committed to supporting Banjul fight off climate-induced and Russia-triggered food insecurity seriously[Read More…]
‘Gambian Truck Drivers Resort To Senegal For Diesel’
‘ About 90 per cent of Gambian truck drivers were said to be hightailing it to Senegal to buy diesel as pump prices in The Gambia shot through the roof. The Gambia government last week effected an unannounced significant increase to pump prices. The price of diesel has galloped from[Read More…]
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