Finance minister slams high prices on basic commodities
Mar 9, 2022, 1:34 PM
Mambury Njie, the minister of Finance and Economic Affairs recently told lawmakers that there was no justification for high prices on basic food commodities in The Gambia.
Senegalese Ministry of Health yesterday reported 30 new cases of covid-19, bringing the total number to 442. At least 253 have recovered with 6 deaths and 182 under treatment.
Senegalese media has reported that several people have been arrested for failing to wear masks following a declaration of compulsory mask wearing.
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