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…]
Human Rights
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…]
U.S. Travel Sanctions Could Hit Gambia Under New Trump Administration Directive
Gambia has been named among dozens of countries facing potential travel restrictions under a new directive from the Trump administration, according to a leaked U.S. government memo obtained by The Washington Post. The memo, signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, outlines a 60-day deadline for Gambia and other[Read More…]
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