(JollofNews) – Sierra Leone’s Ernest Bai Koroma has added his voice to the chorus of recriminations, describing the unfolding events in Libya as an ‘African Problem.’ Disturbing news reports continue to emerge from detention centres located in the Northern African country, revealing a new type of ‘slavery’ involving young Sub-Saharan[Read More…]
Politics
Gambia’s Election Body Urged To Clarify Residency Requirements For Mayoral Aspirants
Bakary Badjie one of the aspirants for Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council in next year’s local government election is leading calls for the head of the country’s electoral commission to clarify his recent comments on the residency requirement for mayoral aspirants. During a press conference last week, Alhaji Momarr Njai,[Read More…]
Gambia’s Cabinet Approves Civil Service Reform, Food Safety
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia Tuesday presided over his administration’s seventh cabinet meeting focussing on governance, defence, agriculture, investment, food security, communication and the promotion of justice. Vice President Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang presented the 2018-2027 Civil Service Reform Programme, highlighting, among other areas, capacity building for civil servants to enhance[Read More…]