RAMADAN PRICE HIKES IN THE GAMBIA

Gambians have decried the price hike in basic food commodities as Ramadan commences. Basic food items are becoming unaffordable for ordinary Gambians, particularly during the festive period.

Gambians have decried the price hike in basic food commodities as Ramadan commences. Basic food items are becoming unaffordable for ordinary Gambians, particularly during the festive period.

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Gambians have decried the price hike in basic food commodities as Ramadan commences. Basic food items are becoming unaffordable for ordinary Gambians, particularly during the fasting period. Sankulleh Janko has more in the following report