Onion import restriction: Political theater over real support
[The Standard - The Gambia] - 17/02/2026
By Dr Ousman Gajigo Recently, the government announced a temporary restriction on the importation of potatoes and onions, ostensibly to protect local producers. On the surface, this seems like a good decision. However, on a closer inspection, it is not the action of a government that is serious (…)
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