ELECTRICAL INSTABILITY
The persisting electrical and water shortage problem in the country worries and bewilders the masses who felt they have been betrayed by the APRC government who sow...
I’m a Patriot?
Alagi Yorro Jallow
How do you measure patriotism in the wake of the unprecedented type of body politics exists in the Gambia? Is it about falling in line...
GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
Marie Njie, one of Gambia's finest young female activists noted, "When actions and votes are based on potential to profit individuals and/or tribes at the expense of...
Gambia: Progress in first 100 days of Barrow government requires major reform to break...
Amnesty International, Press Statement
• 100 days into President Barrow’s rule, Amnesty International presents a human rights agenda for the country
• Commitment to International Criminal Court and release...
BARROW MUST SWEAR-IN A VICE PRESIDENT OR ELSE…!
The political, security and socio-economic situation in the Gambia is a serious cause for concern. Events are unfolding at breathtaking pace and President Barrow (of The Gambia)...
New Gambia: Analysis and the way forward
Written By Anonymous the Patriot
After 22 years of dictatorship, the great people of The Gambia are (almost) free. I say almost free knowing there still remains work...
Consolidation of power
By Musa Jeng
It is indeed a very strategic move for most political parties to hunker down and try to consolidate power, in order to be able to...
Is the Appointment of Chief Justice Hassan Jallow Constitutional?
By Bubacarr Drammeh
In recent weeks, there appears a consensus amongst Gambians that the 1997 Constitution is the Supreme Law of the land to which all activities of the...
GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
Surrogates who were grafted to man-mark your online sceptics hoped they could sandbag the looming impatience flood rising against you and the #GambiaHasDecided rainbow government only to...
A Travesty of Justice Is Taking Place Before Our Eyes!
From 1994 to 2016, Yaya Jammeh unleashed a reign of terror on Gambians for 22 years. Hundreds of our citizens shed blood and tears. Hundreds more lost...
Kudos to the NAMs and the President for the Access to Information Act
By Madi Jobarteh
The passing of the Access to Information Bill by the National Assembly and its signing into law by the President marks one of the most...
THE HUMILIATED JAMMEH AND THE PHONE CALL
Chei aduna kumba njie! One minute he rants like a gallant soldier ready to mash up his entire enemy force and its arsenal. The next he begs...
THE LONG ROAD TO REBUILDING THE GAMBIAN NATION
By Alhagi T. S. Alieun Njie
Introduction
Developments since the crisis triggered by former President Yahya Jammeh’s refusal to relinquish the reins of government to the President-elect Adama Barrow,...
Our Republic and Its Press Will Rise or Fall Together
By Madi Jobarteh
Wednesday, May 3 was World Press Freedom Day. This Day was delivered to the world by African journalists when they met in Windhoek, Namibia from...
Police PRO Reacts to Security Concerns Over Gunjur-Sukuta Clash
By Alieu Ceesay
Foday Conta, the Police PRO has confirmed that the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has received a letter from the organizing committee...
Diaspora Voting: Failure of Government, Political Parties and Civil Society
There is absolutely no reason why Gambians who live abroad should not register and vote in the December 2021 presidential elections. If it did not happen it...
Thank You Justice Minister, BUT…
By Madi Jobarteh - Minister of Justice Aboubacarr Tambadou deserves commendation for owning up to a mistake by the government on a matter that is entirely within...
“Whistleblowers Should Be Encouraged And Protected” Signia
I also believe that whistleblowers should be encouraged and protected, not arrested and detained; and certainly not under any law like the colonial-era Official Secrets Act. I...
‘Driver yow soh ma laaleh’
By Famara Fofana
One of the most common sights in major intersections and garages around this time of the month is that of commuters and drivers exchanging verbals....
The Unresolved Issue of the Vice President
By Madi Jobarteh
The announcement that Mrs. Fatoumatta Tambajang has been appointed as Minister of Women’s Affairs on one hand is a positive move. The fact that she...
