Several families in New Jeshwang could be uprooted from their homes in just two days to come as the Gambia government shows no indication of a change of heart vis-a-vis the planned demolition of structures along a proposed OIC road. Gov’t last week told those to be affected by the[Read More…]
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Gov’t Set For N/Jeshwang Demolitions Despite Impassioned Pleas & Prospect Of Homelessness
Despite the impassioned pleas from residents and risk of homelessness, the Gambia government said it will go ahead with its plan to bring down structures in New Jeshwang to give way for the construction of an OIC road there. Heavy equipment will be deployed in the area on 23 January[Read More…]
Excitement Over Barrow’s New Jeshwang Visit Turns To Nightmare
When President Adama Barrow visited New Jeshwang sometime last year, there were explosions of joy and excitement as the visit was seen by many residents as an indication of good things to come. Since independence, New Jeshwang never had a paved or tarred road. Few kilometers outside the Gambian capital,[Read More…]
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