From Promise to Delay: The Story of Gambia’s Ambitious Highway Project
The Gambia’s ambitious Bertil Harding Highway expansion project, aimed at easing congestion and modernizing the country’s transportation network, has hit a snag. Despite securing a $40 million loan from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in October 2024, Phase III of the project failed to commence by the end of 2024 as promised by Transport Minister Ebrima Sillah. This delay has sparked public frustration and raised questions about the government’s ability to deliver on its infrastructure commitments.
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.
Promise Tracker: Have Promises of Stadium Renovation Completion been Met by July 2024?
The Gambia’s only CAF Approved Stadium was banned since March 2022 and since then the Scorpions have been forced to play all home matches outside the country. Since then the Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon Bakary Badjie issued multiple promises to rectify this problem. Our report ascertains if the MoYS kept any of their promises?
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