Gambian leader sacks vice president, 2 ministers

By Mustapha K Darboe</p> <p>BANJUL, Gambia (AA) – Gambian President Adama Barrow has sacked Vice President Ousainou Darboe and two ministers, a statement by the presidency said on Friday.</p> <p>This is the second major cabinet reshuffle by Barrow since 2017.</p> <p>The president appointed Health Minister Dr. Isatou Touray as new vice president. Touray will also oversee the Ministry of Health until further notice, the statement added.</p> <p>The sacking followed months of tension between Barrow and his party since coming to power.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Amadou Sanneh — former Minister of Trade, Regional Integration, Industry and Employment — has also been relieved of duty. Sanneh has been replaced by Lamin Jobe.</p> <p>The president also sacked Minister of Agriculture Lamin N. Dibba. His ministry will be overseen by James Gomez, Gambia’s minister of fisheries and water resources.