The leader of the Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has emphasized that no one should be given the latitude to sell cement at prices beyond the reach of citizens. To the UDP leader Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, the sale of a bag of cement at D500, despite the assurance[Read More…]
Politics
Joe Colley To Assume Role Of IEC Chair’
Joseph Colley, vice chairman of the IEC, has reportedly been identified as the potential successor to former IEC chair Alieu Momar Njie, JollofNews has gathered. The search for the former IEC chairman’s replacement has been going on for the past months following his statutory retirement.
Kebba Madi’s Mining Licence Was Not Revoked By Barrow – Official
The decision for the revocation of the mining license issued to Kebba Madi Bojang came from the Ministry of Mining and the Department of Geology, contrary to widespread claims Mr. Bojang’s license was revoked by President Adama Barrow, said a Gambia government official. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity,[Read More…]