Muhammed Hydara
GambiapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Muhammed Hydara is the Secretary General of the Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA), an organization dedicated to advocating for environmental protection and sustainable practices in The Gambia. Recently, he has been in the news for presenting a petition to the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines, demanding an immediate freeze on mining licenses due to concerns over illegal and harmful coastal sand mining activities. Hydara highlighted the environmental degradation and economic injustices these activities have caused, particularly affecting local communities. His leadership in calling for a national moratorium on coastal mining operations emphasizes the importance of environmental accountability and the need for thorough community-inclusive audits to assess ecological damage.
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Muhammed Hydara welcomed the withdrawal of legal actions but emphasized the need for government accountability.
Brufut Protest turns violent amid tear gas and injuries over Ousainou Bojang detentionGambia· 2026-09-15
Muhammed Hydara emphasizes the importance of awareness in changing environmental behavior.
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Muhammed Hydara, Secretary General of GEA, presented the petition demanding a moratorium on coastal mining operations.
GEA demands immediate freeze of mining licencesGambia· 2025-05-29