Kani TOURAY

[Kani TOURAY @DrKani]

Your girl is a Medical Doctor
#MedTwitter

[Gambia Armed Forces @ArmedGambia]

His Excellency The President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has appointed Maj General Ousman Gomez as Chief of Defence Staff effective 29th June 2026.
#Gambia
#Armedforces
#defence

[Jainaba Jallow, MD @jayjay0793]

@SarjoFatoumata

[𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐔 𝐒𝐀𝐇𝐎 🇬🇲 @alieusaho_]

After enlisting several months ago, I have been called to serve in the ranks of the Armed Forces of The Republic of The Gambia.
For God and Country. 🇬🇲🫡

[Dad_SwaGga @dadswagga]

I really pray that the younger generation will be different because Senn Papa yi ak Yai yangeh pachor alelli dayka bi Mann.

[Jainaba Jammeh, MD @Dr_JaiJammeh]

I MATCHED!!! #Match2025

[Marr Nyang @marrnyang1]

The Salary against Increased Cost of Living in The Gambia

As a Net Importer and a Trade Deficit Country, almost everything we consume and use are imported. We buy these imported goods in CFA, US Dollar or Euros and the Dalasi have been underperforming against these trading currencies.

If you were and still receiving D7,000 as your salary since 2020, life is not going to be the same for you. Just 4 years ago, D7,000 was moderately enough for you to take care of your basic needs. This is no more the case. Government have increased taxes and other fees, so businesses are putting those burden on you.

For example, if you were buying a pot of Mayonnaise for D65 four years ago (2020), and now for D175, the reason is connected to the 3 corelated issues, among others.

1. Gambia is a Net Importer and a Trade Deficit Country
2. Record depreciation of the Dalasi against the CFA, Euro and the US Dollar
3. Tax hike by the government

That mayonnaise is imported, bought in foreign currencies that are stronger than the Dalasi, importers must pay the fees and taxes at both GRA and Ports, the price of the mayonnaise will obviously inflate and carried over to the customers.

Fuel prices have increased, so you must pay double the taxi fees back in 2020, food prices have increased, so the expenses of your daily 3 meals have increased almost 100 percent, Cash Power have increased, so if D200 cash power was serving you for 4 days, it can only serve you for 2½ days, with the same home appliances. Even a mere street coffee cup has increased to D20.

The average Gambian salary remains low and inadequate to cover monthly basic expenditure needs. Let me make it simple why life is hard in recent times by breaking down the expenditure of a D7,000 salary.

1. Transport to Banjul: D100 x 22 workdays = D2,220 (balance D4,780)
2. Cash Power: D400 x 4 = D1,600 (balance D3,180)
3. Breakfast at work: D50 x 22 workdays = D1,100 (balance D2,080)
4. Dèpance: D200 x 30 days = D6,000 (balance - (D3,920))
5. Saku Malo: D1,800 (balance - (D5,780))
6. Medicals: At least 1500 (balance - (D7,280))
7. Water bills: D300 monthly (balance - (7,580))
8. Telephone Credit & Data Bundles: D300 x 4 weeks = D1200 (balance - (D8,780))

So, for our man earning D7,000 as his monthly salary, he will need an extra amount of D8,780 to meet his monthly expenditure needs. He will either be on loan, family financial aid, or through illicit or corrupt means in the government, to make up the deficits.

This is one of the contributing factors why the quality of public service is poor in the government. Mandatory financial responsibilities that you cannot meet the next day can make you depress, lack focus and unproductive at work.

There are so many strings attached to policy decisions made by our governments, especially monetary. They can either make life easier or more difficult for people.

Just last week, the Senegalese government introduced an $87 million package to reduce cost of living. This will probably reduce to some degree the cost of living in Senegal.

Gambia must take robust measures to reduce taxes and invest into other alternative revenue generating windows of opportunity. This way, you are not only increasing domestic revenue but also creating jobs and reducing unemployment. Unlike tax increases, which has closed businesses in The Gambia thus affecting employed staff.

Tax revenue is increasing but to the expense of the poor, who must pay extra for basic goods and services.

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Here is a visual of every major geography term

[Émeka @itsdremeka]

I hope people here also see this

[𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 @HaramainInfo]

As per the predictions of astronomers, it is very likely for this #Ramadan to be 30 days.

However, as per the sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, an attempt will be made to sight the crescent. #HaramainInfo

[AfricanFeminism (AF) @AfriFeminists]

Senegalese feminists respond to new government selecting 4 female ministers out of 30 & abolishing ministry of women
“We expected clear measures to make our rights a reality and not the establishment of a system that will contribute to the marginalization of our women's voices”

[Manage Ur Expectations 👩‍💻 🇺🇸 @JemiamaTDassen]

Congratulations General George I’m very proud of your achievements Big sister 👩 ❤️💙 go and make magic as Liberia first female Defense Minister (Acting)

[eXpeLLiAMuS @theboogeyma_n]

Lived it. Loved it sometimes

All glory to God , he really showed out for me. Local boy is now a Medical Doctor!

[Kerr Fatou @Kerrfatou]

24year Old Gibril Mendy Appeals For Medical Assistance https://t.co/n1FL2VW9mS via @YouTube

[Bitz @mmbittaye]

🥲🥹🥹

[Kemo Bojang 🇬🇲 @kemo_bojang]

If I had the chance to be reborn, I’ll choose Gambia over and over again. While we have our fair share of challenges I can’t love this country any less.

[Sheikh Omar Bittaye @sobittaye]

It means a lot when your work is recognized by your colleagues. It suggest that the small things we do are visible and appreciated. Thank you MDAG executive for the well organized AGM and the great initiative .Thank you all for the support and trust.

[Jainaba Jallow, MD @jayjay0793]

It’s going down tonight at the Pencha Mi Hall. Last minute tickets are being sold at D1500. Do not miss out on this one.

[OfficialGARD @GARDPressCom]

Second edition of the Gambia Association of Resident Doctors (GARD) giving back gala dinner. Proceeds from the dinner are used to fund medical and surgical outreaches all over the country.

[Jainaba Jammeh, MD @Dr_JaiJammeh]

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