A Critique of “You Lazy African Intellectuals – Field Ruwe”
The origin of this article was penned by Field Ruwe. He is a US-based Zambian media practitioner and author. He is also a PhD candidate with a...
Who should and who shouldn’t be interviewed by journalists? The high-voltage acid tone of...
By Famara Fofana
There is no gainsaying that the Gambian media has seen it all in in the recent past. Not only were disappearances of journalists, closure and...
A TRIBUTE: DR RALPHINA D’ALMEIDA, NEE PHILOTT
It is announced the passing away at the Medical Research Council, on
Tuesday, 4th July 2017, of Mrs D’Almeida. The great Lady was popularly
known as Ma D’ Almeida...
A Major Weakness of Gambian Political Parties
One of the most resilient national institutions in the world is the military. And perhaps the main reason for that is due to its simple and efficient...
Dangerous stalemate in Gambia’s crisis
The London newspaper this morning, The Guardian, brings news of the dangerous situation developing in The Gambia.
Presidents Macky Sall of Senegal and Francois Hollande of France...
Mama Kandeh and Adama Barrow: TELL US THE TRUTH!
In a democracy, politicians do not necessarily say or do the rights things when there is no risk or benefit to what they say or do. In...
UTG Faculty of Law Paralyzed by the actions of two People
For immediate Release
19th March, 2018.
The Law Students’ Association of the University of The Gambia is dismayed and saddened by the recent denial of visa to four of...
Between DA Jawo and Dr. Cernu Barry on Tribal Politics
Madi Jobarteh
From the outset, I must commend DA Jawo for his apt article, ‘A Piece of Advice to President-Elect Barrow’ in which he raised pertinent issues that...
SAMSUDEEN SARR – OPINION: My Take in the Mali regime change
Having been inundated by demands from friends to sound my opinion in the current political situation in Mali, I decided to abort my initial intention of waiting...
The Consequence of Paying the Price of Liberty with a Thin Skin
After years of cash buyouts, backstage passes, scaring tactics, municipal council lobbying arm extended to vulnerable opposition members, the regime have been taking care of political business...
‘I Am Not Interested In Forming A Political Party In The Gambia’ Sidia Bayo
Sheikh Sidia Bayo, a Gambian-French national, has said that he is not interested in “forming a political party in the country now”, but came to celebrate his...
HELLO MR PRESIDENT. … No Wakh Wakheet Please…
I read with dismay an interview you granted to some reporters in the newspapers in which you were asked as to whether you will run for a...
On Bees and Beefs: Letter to my Friend (Part 1)
Dear Sheriff,
It has been a long time since we last exchanged notes in this epistolary series. Like I told you before, your quietness is quite disquieting. What...
3 Teenagers Under Police Net Over A 7 Million CFA Theft
The Anti Crime Unit (ACU) of the Kairaba Police Station led by Chief Superintendent Gorgie L Mboob have arrested three teenage boys involved in stealing CFA 7....
AN EASY WAY OUT FOR SUPREME ISLAMIC COUNCIL: AN EYE OPENER FOR ALL
By Ousman Mbowe
It is surprising, yet fascinating how a group of people who have crowned themselves as the custodians of the faith of Islam in this country—the...
Road Map for Justice and Reconciliation in the Gambia after 22 years
By Lamin Gagigo
Friday the 2nd of December 2016, was a remarkable day in the history of The Gambia, it was a day of joy and happiness...
President Barrow gets tough, but…!
By Basidia M Drammeh
A soft-spoken leader, President Adama Barrow uncharacteristically toughened his tone as he addressed the nation to outline measures to combat the recent uptick in...
Femi Peters: A Martyr of the Public Order Act
The news of the death of Uncle Femi Peters truly pains and angers me beyond measure. Femi should not have died now if there was no draconian...
The Gambia Returnees Association Up in Arms Against President Barrow
Following President's Barrow's interview at Chatham House, in which he cited his return and eventual success as a result of not overstaying in UK, The Gambia Returnees...
Preserving the Peace
On April 14, 2016, a small group of Gambians led by Solo Sandeng of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) decided to stage a protest march to...
