Breaking news: Mosques and churches to reopen as government walks back closure

By Lamin Njie

Mosques and churches in The Gambia will reopen on Friday and Sunday respectively, the government spokesperson Ebrima Sankareh has told GRTS.

“Beginning Friday, mosques throughout The Gambia shall be open… The churches will open Sunday,” Sankareh told GRTS during its 8pm news.

The government spokesperson says the relaxation of the state of emergency rules has also affected other areas.

“Effective immediately instead of saying people selling essential food items and non-essential food items, there is no difference now in terms of timing. Everybody can go to the market. Normal market structure from 6am to 6pm,” he said.

“Equally, schools will not be open, however the students in Grade 9 will be allowed to go back to school.”