President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has renewed his government’s commitment to support small businesses in the country. Speaking on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the 2021 Trade Fair Gambia International being held at the Independence Stadium, Bakau, Mr Barrow said his government believes that an effective public-private sector[Read More…]
Economy
Senegal: Controversy After Purchase Of A New Presidential Plane
The purchase of a new presidential plane, an Airbus “A320 Neo”, which should be delivered on July 16, is not going unnoticed. The opposition and civil society stepped up to decry an unnecessary and irrelevant expense and demand accountability, while the government is trying to explain itself, saying “it was[Read More…]
Gambia: New Trade Minister Appointed
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia Monday appointed Mr. Seedy K. M. Keita as the country’s new minister for Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment. He succeeded Lamin Jobe, who was removed from the post in September. A double masters degree holder in Business Administration and Financial Management, Mr Keita[Read More…]