The Atlantic migration route to Spain, particularly the journey to the Canary Islands, continues to claim a devastating number of lives and Gambians remain among those most at risk. Between January and May 2025, at least 1,482 people died trying to reach the Canary Islands from West Africa, according to[Read More…]
Human Rights
‘State Orders Audit Of Environment Ministry Building Contract’
State auditors have been reportedly mobilised for an audit exercise around the construction of the Ministry of Environment’s office complex, which was contracted to Lerr Group, but abruptly terminated towards its end. The Gambia government and Lerr Group were locked in a protracted negotiation at the latter part of the[Read More…]
Ripple Effects Of Israel/Iran Conflict Could Deepen Poverty In Gambia — Jawara
Japan-trained and US-matriculated economist Musa Basad Jawara has predicted that the humanitarian and economic impact of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel on the Middle East and beyond could deepen poverty and malnutrition issues in The Gambia as the soaring oil prices and subsequent economic instability would likely lead[Read More…]
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