Prominent human rights defender Madi Jobarteh has accused President Adama Barrow’s government of creating an environment of impunity and administrative lawlessness reminiscent of the 22-year rule of former President Yahya Jammeh. Jobarteh made the remarks during a joint press conference in Banjul attended by civil society organisations, including Gambia Participates,[Read More…]
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“Put Away The Weapons”: Minister Bah Warns Kerr Makka Residents Against Land Dispute Violence
Minister of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs Hamat N.K. Bah has called for calm and respect for the rule of law following a shooting incident reportedly linked to a land dispute in Kerr Makka. Speaking at a political meeting in Njaw village in the Upper Saloum on Monday evening,[Read More…]
Activist Blames Poor Waste Management & Institutional Failures For Banjul Flooding
Environmental activist Amadou Worry Jallow has blamed poor waste management, weak enforcement of municipal regulations and inadequate maintenance of drainage infrastructure for the flooding that affected parts of Banjul following heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening. Speaking to JollofNews, Jallow said the flooding, which inundated several streets, homes and businesses, highlights[Read More…]
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