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Gambia sanitation crisis in Greater Banjul Area

Overview

In the Gambia, government ministers and political advocates have raised alarms regarding deteriorating sanitation conditions in the Greater Banjul Area. During an inspection of Serrekunda Market, the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, and the Minister of Gender, Women and Children Welfare, Fatou Kinteh, observed vendors working amidst accumulated waste.

Traders expressed frustration with the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), alleging neglect despite the payment of regular fees and taxes. Amadou Sanneh, an advocate for President Adama Barrow, criticized the KMC and Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, stating the waste poses a significant health hazard and that the council is failing its mandate. Minister Manjang stated that the central government would engage with local councils to develop a plan to address these challenges.

Entities

Serrekunda Market · Mandiana · Elhadj Hamidou Sylla · Adama Barrow · Damakania

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Guinea local authorities launch market sanitation and reorganization efforts

    Local authorities in Guinea have initiated sanitation and reorganization efforts in the Damakania and Mandiana markets to improve public health and traffic flow.

  2. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Gambia sanitation crisis sparks criticism of municipal authorities

    Gambia's environment and gender ministers, alongside political advocates, have criticized the Kanifing Municipal Council for failing to manage waste and sanitation in major markets like Serrekunda.

Sources

agpguinee.com · kerrfatou.com · lelynx.net · netafrique.net · thepoint.gm