Heavy rainfall has left several parts of Banjul under water, disrupting transport, businesses, and daily activities in the capital. Tuesday’s downpour overwhelmed the city’s drainage system, with floodwaters reaching knee level in some neighborhoods. Motorists were left stranded as vehicles stalled, while pedestrians waded through flooded streets. Residents say the[Read More…]
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Banjul’s Wetlands Under Threat: A Call For Urgent Action Against Environmental Neglect
The wetlands surrounding Bone Road in Banjul are facing an environmental crisis. Once rich with mangrove forests and aquatic life, these vital ecosystems are now increasingly being used as dumping grounds for solid waste, a trend that poses a serious threat to marine biodiversity and the future of Banjul itself.[Read More…]
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe Lambastes Critics For Sabotage
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, Monday lambasted and blasted her critics for sabotaging her work and overshadowing the development she has brought to the capital city of The Gambia. The country’s only female mayor hit back at his critics while facing journalists, after submitting her required nomination documents[Read More…]