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BAC Chairman Says Council Faces Obstacles to Development in Brikama
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
Yankuba Darboe, the chairman of the Brikama Area Council and a senior member of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), said the council is encountering…
More Money, Less Progress? BAC Chairman Takes Aim at KMC
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
The chairman of the Brikama Area Council, Yankuba Darboe, has criticized the development record of the Kanifing Municipal Council, arguing that his administration…
Falang Sonko Says Political Differences Will Not Change His Affection for Talib Bensouda
Falang Sonko and Mayor Bensouda
By Fatou Sillah
The Kanifing Municipality regional chairman of the United Democratic Party, Falang Sonko, says his personal affection for Talib Ahmed Bensouda remains unchanged despite emerging…
NPP’s Ahmad Gitteh Casts Doubt on Opposition Coalition Ahead of December Election
Ahmad Gitteh
By Makutu Manneh
Ahmad Gitteh, a member of the ruling National People’s Party and special adviser to the minister of Telecommunications and Digital Economy, has expressed skepticism that opposition parties will…
NPP’s Essa Dampha Demands Transparency Over D28 Million Ward Funds at Brikama Area Council
Essa Dampha
By Makutu Manneh
A member of the ruling National People’s Party, Essa Dampha, has called for greater transparency and oversight in the management of funds by the Brikama Area Council, following the council’s…
Misplaced Priorities: Why Minister Sabally’s Groundnut Licensing Proposal Misses the Mark
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Gambia For All
By Dr. Ousman GajigoMr. Demba Sabally, the Minister of Agriculture, was recently quoted suggesting that there should be steep penalties for any businesses or individuals that engage in groundnut…