Prince Sankanu Appointed Deputy Director of Press at the Office of the President – Gambia
Prince Bubacarr Aminata Sankanu, a seasoned journalist and filmmaker with a master’s in film studies, has been named Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations at Gambia’s Office of the President, recognized for his COVID-19 communication efforts and founding the CineKambiya International Film Festival.
Only D2 Million Recovered from Nearly D24 Million Paid to Ghost Workers, According to MoPS Minister
Minister Babucarr Bouy revealed that only 2 million of 23.9 million Dalasi paid to 1,430 missing government employees has been recovered, with the Ministry of Public Services facing bank restrictions and planning legal action and electronic tracking to address the issue.
The Abridged Version Of The Gambia Recovery Focused National Development Plan (2023-2027) “Yiriwaa” And Financing Strategy
The Gambia’s Recovery-Focused National Development Plan (RF-NDP) covers the period 2023-2027 and aims to recover from COVID-19, the Ukraine war, climate change and other challenges. It builds on the previous National Development Plan. The RF-NDP was created through consultations with various stakeholders and considers the difficult global economic situation, which is impacting developing countries like The Gambia. The plan acknowledges risks of setbacks in poverty reduction, healthcare, education and environmental protection.
Rising Insecurity a Setback for The Gambia’s Transition
The Gambia’s young democracy faces challenges. Crime and community conflicts are rising, threatening the gains made since dictatorship ended. Though freedoms increased, weak law enforcement and poverty fuel crime. The president must address security and the economy to solidify democracy.
