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Gambia: Political Scientist Says Local Councils Fail To Provide Basic Services In Markets

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Published on 2026-09-07 10:05:00

By Kemo Kanyi

Political scientist Biran Gai of the University of The Gambia has accused local councils of failing to adequately discharge their statutory responsibilities, particularly in waste management and the provision of basic services in markets.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with The Voice on Sunday, Gai said the Local Government Act of 2002 gives councils significant authority over markets within their jurisdictions, including the power to regulate trading…

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