Sprinkled everywhere through the streets of residential areas in The
Gambia. Though they can vary greatly in size and selection, most have
certain staples that Gambians would purchase on a day-to-day basis. A
short list includes bread (taapa laapa and senfu), laundry soap,
minties, matches, oil, eggs (raw and hard-boiled), mosquito coils,
Nescafe, powdered juice and milk packets, and ataya. For a more
complete list with Wolof translations, see the Language section. One
of the best reasons for visiting local shops are the made-to-order
sandwiches—your choice of bread with egg or potato and mayo with a
sprinkle of Jumbo.
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These shops are primarily owned and run by people from the
Fulani or Mauritanian communities. Their prices tend to be a lot
lower than you would pay at a supermarket but they are ideal for
small basic items.
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