Gambia: Banjul Market Hit By Scaled Down Pre - 'Tobaski' Trade

The usual bustling scenario which has been characterizing commercial activities in preparation of the Muslim feast of 'Tobaski' in the capital city of Banjul has been absent this time round.

Visiting the main Albert Market in the capital city yesterday, 8 September, this reporter observed that this year's 'Wanterr' or open sales is without that teeming crowd of traders, prospective buyers as well as window shoppers that used to characterize these run up to these festive events. There are significantly fewer tables and people unlike the cramp and overcrowded area, especially on Russell Street which is in front of the market. Due to the lack of customers, some of the vendors were even seen lying under their tables sleeping.

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