Gambia: Activist Criticises Gov’t For Privatising National Enterprises –

By: Fatou Krubally

Gambian activist, Madi Jobarteh has strongly criticised the Barrow Administration over the on-going privatisation of key state-owned enterprises (SOEs), describing the move as a dangerous sell-off of the country’s future.

In a statement released yesterday, Jobarteh compared Gambia’s approach to that of the United Kingdom, where the government recently nationalised its railway system to improve service and reduce fares. “While advanced economies are returning…