Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has voiced deep concern regarding the current state of Independence Stadium. The UDP’s statement echoes the growing frustration among Gambians, particularly the national football team, the Scorpions, and their supporters, over the stadium’s ongoing shortcomings. Despite significant investments—running into millions of dalasis—meant to[Read More…]
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Minister Badgie Installs Sports Council Board
Gambia’s Youth and Sports Minister, Bakary Y. Badgie, has Friday installed the new board of the National Sports Council (NSC) to be headed by Lamin Jawara. In his speech Minister Bakary Y. Badgie emphasized the importance of the ceremony, saying it will “set the pace for the start of a[Read More…]
I’m independently-minded – Minister Badjie
Gambia’s Youths and Sports minister Bakary Y. Badjie, who has decided to throw his hat into the ring of vying for the mayoral seat of Kanifing Municipality, has asserted that he is an independent-minded person who could not be forced to do things against his will. Minister Badjie is vying[Read More…]