President Adama Barrow launches Garawol-Kusum road foundation in Gambia’s Upper River Region—6km of a 30km network tackling erosion, boosting connectivity, and fostering sustainable growth with more projects planned by the National Roads Authority.
President Adama Barrow inaugurated the foundation for the six-kilometer Garawol-Kusum road in the Upper River Region, aimed at linking communities and addressing drainage and erosion.
This project is part of a larger 30-kilometer road initiative to improve infrastructure and promote sustainable development.
The National Roads Authority is also considering further road projects in the area. Local leaders expressed gratitude for President Barrow’s contributions to the constituency.
MONROVIA, Liberia, December 27, 2025/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in Banjul, The Gambia. The conference is co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of Gambia and Ambassador of Merck
