Can the New RF-NDP Deliver on Its Promises?
As The Gambia pushes forward with its Recovery-Focused National Development Plan (RF-NDP) 2023-2027, economic hurdles threaten progress. Rising debt, high inflation, and sluggish growth overshadow efforts to achieve stability and poverty reduction. With two years left in the plan, can the government turn the tide, or will the RF-NDP remain an unfulfilled ambition?
Polluting Rich Nations Owe The Gambia $4.8B Yearly in Climate Debt
A Who Owe Who? report published by ActionAid revealed that The Gambia is owed US$4.8 billion annually in climate debt from rich polluting countries compared to the US$39.7 billion it pays annually. More in this feature report.
Why was the Constituency Development Fund Cancelled for 2024?
Last week, a notice from the Gambia National Assembly’s Office of the Clerk addressed to Parliamentarians highlighted that finances for the 2024 Constituency Development Fund would not be disbursed. Our reporter managed to contact the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Clerk on the issue and also featured reactions from Parliamentarians on the cancellation. More in this feature report.
FactCheck: Are All Streets in Banjul Completely Paved as Minister Sillah Claimed?
Our observation shows that work is still ongoing as streets like Lancaster and Perseverance are still yet to have new pavement. Therefore, Hon Minister Ebrima Sillah’s claim that President Barrow’s government paved all the streets in Banjul is deemed misleading.
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