The Gambia’s ongoing cement shortage has exposed deep structural flaws in the government’s protectionist policies toward dominant local suppliers.
The Government of The Gambia has announced that it will not approve the proposed increase in bread prices from D10 to D15
The Gambia’s NARI sought the expertise of ISRA to improve onion cultivation conditions and strengthen the skills of Gambian researchers
Senegal has announced a temporary authorization for the export of peanut seeds, easing a ban that had been in place since October 2024
India Lifts Export Ban on Broken Rice Amid Surplus Stocks
Jammeh acknowledged that bakers have valid concerns regarding the cost of inputs and the quality of locally produced flour, which they claim is of lower quality compared to imported premium flour.
Bread Shortage Hits Greater Banjul Amid Pricing Dispute Between Bakers and Government
The bread price is to increase from ten to thirteen dalasis on February 17, 2025, due to rising manufacturing costs, putting additional strain on Gambian consumers during Ramadan.
Senegal’s Peanut Farmers Struggle Amid Market Turmoil and Policy Shifts
India’s DGFT has extended the export deadline for broken rice to Senegal and The Gambia by two months, allowing shipments through NCEL until January 31, 2025.
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