Barrow the Oblivious
OPINION
By Cherno Baba Jallow
President Adama Barrow’s willingness to grate on the nerves of the public (emphasis: including his own supporters), has a certain oddity to it. Odd,...
Barrow Press Conference on Hosting the OIC Summit
OPINION
By Musa Bassadi Jawara
I wish to take this opportunity and record a goodwill message for the host country, the homeland, The Gambia, and the very best of...
The Monitoring Spirit
OPINION
By M R R
Growing up, many of us have encountered that one friend or family member that we assumed had the best interest for us. To a...
Always be mindful of that friend or close relation that has a deep-seated animosity...
What the Readers Say:
By M R R
Always be mindful of that friend or close relation that has a deep-seated animosity against you.
They are the first to cheer...
The homeland in a state of dystopia
What the Readers Say
By Musa Bassadi Jawara
Let me first congratulate Muslims all across the country and the entire Muslim Ummah, for the successful completion of Ramadan and...
Upholding National Pride: Ensuring the Success of The Gambia’s Hosting of the OIC Summit
COMMENTS
By Bakary J. Janneh
As The Gambia eagerly prepares to host the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit from May 4th to 5th, 2024, the nation stands at...
Embracing Peace and Unity: A Call for Tranquility in Gambian Politics and respect for...
By Bakary J. Janneh
In the heart of The Gambia, where the tranquil waves of the Atlantic meet the golden sands, lies a nation woven with the threads...
Palestine’s Mistake of Existence
OPINION
By Musa Touray
Sandu Kuwonku
It’s quite a misfortune to be the aggrieved party in a world that only romanticises the value of human life and displays indifference to...
Imagining A PASTEF Triumph in The Gambia? Wishful Thinking on Steroids
OPINION
By Cherno Baba Jallow
Ever the brazen copycats that they are, and ever easily carried away by the hoopla of goings-on in other countries, Gambians have taken to...
President Barrow’s Political Maneuvers: Navigating The Gambian Landscape Towards 2026
OPINION
Bakary J. Janneh
In the tumultuous realm of Gambian politics, President Barrow stands as a formidable force, with his recent governmental restructuring and proactive approach towards youth inclusion...
Upholding Responsibility: A Call to Fairness in Assessing Gambian President Adama Barrow
OPINION
Upholding Responsibility: A Call to Fairness in Assessing Gambian President Adama Barrow
By Bakary J Janneh
In the dynamic landscape of politics, criticism and praise are natural facets of...
Opinion│Balla’s take on Sunday’s vote in Senegal
OPINION
By Musa Bassadi Jawara
I’ve written dozens of articles on politics, economics and security in Africa, for over a decade. My writings were done incognito until recently; I...
Ethnicity & March 24 Presidential Elections of Senegal
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
Addendum: Electoral politics is the sentimentality of democracy; the issue of ethnicity sparked a lively debate within the community of readers on The Fatu...
ANALYSIS OF CABINET RESHUFFLE
By: Bakary J Janneh
Your Excellency,
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the recent appointments of four new Cabinet Ministers. Your bold decision showcases your commitment to...
Book Review of ‘His Other Woman’ – a Novel by Fatou Camara Junior
By: Seringe ST Touray
"His Other Woman" by Fatou Camara Junior takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster, delving deep into the tangled web of human emotions and relationships....
The Crisis of Post-Presidency: A Problem Macky Sall and Yahya Jammeh Have in Common
By Amat Jeng, Howard University, Washington D.C. ([email protected])
In the late 1970s, the Comoros entered a period known as ‘période noire’ after President Ali Sohli, a deranged dictator,...
Former US President Trump wins landslide victory in Iowa caucuses
OPINION
By Musa Bassadi Jawara
Former President Donald Trump of the United States has secured a landslide victory in the Iowa Republican Caucuses Monday night. Mr Trump’s victory has...
Empowering Democracy: A Review of Nurturing Sovereign Citizens by Halifa Sallah
By: Fatou Janneh, Madison, Wisconsin State
In his recent book, Nurturing Sovereign Citizens: Lessons on Sovereign Citizenship for Democratization, Peacebuilding & Development (2023), Halifa Sallah explores the complex...
United States of America in a state of dystopia!
OPINION
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
United States' government shut down on Sunday, after Saturday, September 30, the deadline for funding expiration. The Republicans who are in the majority of the...
Tribute to the late Nogoi Njie
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
From the onset, let me mention that the late Nogoi Njie and I were not acquainted, and I never remember meeting her, even though...
