Gambia News » Upper River News Gambia » Upper River: Photo story: from cockle farmers to chieftains, portraits of life on the banks of the Gambia River
Heading east inland from the palm-backed coast, the Gambia River meanders through a largely agrarian society. Farmers here grow peanuts for both export and local consumption. Amid the mangrove swamps, ...
News Gambia » Upper River: Illegal timber trade persists in The Gambia's Upper River Region
This post written by Foday Manneh first appeared in The Alkamaba Times on June 13, 2022. This edited version is being republished on Global Voices under a content partnership agreement. On May 6, a ...
News Gambia » Upper River: In Gambia, Salt Water Intrusion Is the Leading Edge of Climate Change
Salt water from the Atlantic Ocean used to stop 150 kilometers from the mouth of The Gambia River. But now, with sea level rise, it intrudes 300 kilometers or more, triggering an agricultural crisis.
News Gambia » Upper River: TAC Engages URR Community in Development Dialogue
The dialogue brought together local authorities, civil society actors, and development partners to strengthen collaboration and advance participatory governance. Speaking at the gathering, Aboubacarr ...