Gambia’s Adama Barrow announced that he will by next year appoint Governors for Kanilfing Municipality and Banjul in order to put a halt to efforts undermining government actions and plans. The Gambian leader made this remark Sunday during a meeting at Buffer Zone, Talinding, as he is on the verge[Read More…]
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Two Child Scavengers In Banjul Tell JollofNews Why They Collect Metals
Two child scavengers in the Gambian capital, Banjul, have told JollofNews that they had to collect metallic materials on almost daily basis to support their mother in their upkeep. Ida (not her real name) is three years old this year but she told JollofNews that she and her older sister[Read More…]
Gov’t Still Assessing Impact Of Floods As Victims’ Needs For Relief Soar
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) is still assessing the extent of last weekend’s floods as victims’ needs for urgent humanitarian assistance mount. Almost five days after torrential downpour caused devastating floods in some parts of the country, the central government has yet to make any noticeable humanitarian intervention. Meanwhile,[Read More…]