One Senegalese soldier killed, 4 wounded
Jan 18, 2023, 12:24 PM
At least one Senegalese soldier has been reported dead amid clashes with the MFC rebels in Cassamance borders, Southern Senegal, near The Gambia, TFM reports.
Established in 2018, the goal of this new housing project is to ensure that every Gambian owns a home.
At the launch of the new service, Ba Samba Drammeh, executive managing partner for Smart Construction said the move is necessitated due to the rapid population growth amid housing needs of ordinary Gambians.
“There are lots of real estates, but as a company, we want to cater for the needs of Gambians, because we know that the way housing is going at some point it would be unaffordable in the country.”
Drammeh explained that their plan is to make sure every Gambian owns a home, despite one’s little income, thus the new social housing project. “It is not just to make money.”
Velma Wright, business development manager, outlined the objective of Smart Construction, saying the company focuses mainly on civil engineering, construction and project management.
“We have designated one land side that we are going to start as first housing project for the people in The Gambia.” she said.
The risk of housing crisis in Africa, she declared, is increasing due to population growth and rapid developments.
She explained that by 2040, Africa is projected to have the largest workforce in the world.
Papa Njie, who spoke on housing as a human right, disclosed that more than 1.8 billion people worldwide lacks adequate housing and that annually two million people are forcibly evicted from their houses.
At least one Senegalese soldier has been reported dead amid clashes with the MFC rebels in Cassamance borders, Southern Senegal, near The Gambia, TFM reports.
The effects of Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with the State of Public Emergency are having devastating impacts on almost all sectors. While, it has led to the collapse of many financial institutions globally, it has also resulted in the cancellation of a number of planned concerts slated for 2020. Well, for some affected by the pandemic such as musicians, now is the time to rededicate and focus more on their various musical careers.
The 197th COVID-19 situation report of The Gambia for 16 November 2020 (published on the 17th November 2020) has indicated the registration of no new positive case with the total since March still at 3, 705.
The arrest of the leader of Pastef is not a surprise. Yesterday, during his statement, Ousmane Sonko warned public opinion of a possible new offense tied up by the government in place, to tarnish his image and remove him from the 2024 Presidential.