Environmental activist Amadou Worry Jallow has blamed poor waste management, weak enforcement of municipal regulations and inadequate maintenance of drainage infrastructure for the flooding that affected parts of Banjul following heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening. Speaking to JollofNews, Jallow said the flooding, which inundated several streets, homes and businesses, highlights[Read More…]
Activist Blames Poor Waste Management & Institutional Failures For Banjul Flooding
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