Gambia: Over 1000 Health Centres, Schools to Get Renewable Energy - Barrow

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Gambia: Over 1000 Health Centres, Schools to Get Renewable Energy - Barrow

[The Point] President Adama Barrow has stated that in the interest of all citizens, ample resources have been mobilised for the energy sector to light health facilities and schools.

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