On Religious and Political zealotry:
Alagi Yorro Jallow
Everyone is gifted in speaking from both sides of the mouth. To succeed, it is a talent you must learn if it did not come...
The journalism awards conundrum
There are no favours.
And boy, Baa Tambadou isn’t perfect. He’s a sinner that refuses to repent for his sins against divine right of freedom of expression. He...
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...
President Barrow Responds To Dr Ceesay
By Omar Wally
President Adama Barrow, has for the first time publicly responded to Dr Isamila Ceesay, a Political Science Lecturer at University of The Gambia.
Observers say, Dr...
HELLO MR PRESIDENT….The TRC
It is with hope that we received the news of the launching of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. God knows that we need to heal. The victims...
Interview With IEC Chairman On Level Of Preparedness Ahead Of Thursday’s Elections (Video)
How prepared is IEC ahead of the most contested elections in new Gambia?
In the video below, The Fatu Network’s Omar Wally had an exclusive interview with The...
US Embassy Banjul Clears Some Misunderstandings Surrounding The Deportation Issue
Ambassador C. Patricia Alsup
Op-Ed on Gambian Deportees from the United States
Over the past several days, I have read with concern some of the stories about Gambian...
First order of business – The Constitution versus The Vice President
Article written by Sana Sarr
It’s very encouraging that Gambians are having a debate about what’s constitutional.
SUMMARY OF THE ISSUE
The constitution states that someone younger than 30 or...
Objection to the President’s National Assembly Nominations
By all standards, these current nominations betray the reasons and rationale for presidential nominations. The norm that has guided the President in proposing nominations to the National...
PDOIS remains committed to transforming The Gambia
By Sulayman Bokar Bah
The People`s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism has since inception called for a change that addresses the socio-economic needs and aspirations of the...
‘Jammeh hated Jaliba the most’
As the Gambia Kora King launched two albums amid pomp and pageantry Saturday night, it has emerged that Jaliba Kuyateh was former President Jammeh’s most hated figure.
This...
WHAT IS HOLDING A FOREIGN INVESTOR TOSKANI PHARM GAMBIA LTD FROM BEING FULLY OPERATIONAL...
It has come to my knowledge that Toskani Pharma Company Gambia Ltd based in Brikama came to the Gambia almost ten years ago; with the intention...
SAMSUDEEN SARR – COMMENT: Modernise the Brikama military shooting range instead
It is rather mind boggling to hear that the Gambia government contracted “British experts” to identify a suitable military-shooting range in the country in an effort to...
UDP Sets A Moral Predennce …
By Zakaria Kemo Konteh
Few days ago, we were united in outrage, shock and disappointment when UDP gave a mega phone and national platform to a disgraced Lawyer...
Resist the temptation
Supreme documents like the Constitution are supposed to strengthen the union, not weaken it by assigning all the rights and privileges to some while denying them to...
On the Consequences of Fiscal Profligacy: Drama at the National Assembly
What happened in the chambers of our National Assembly last week was worthy of the box office. Our finance Minister appeared on set for an extraordinary session...
Mishandling of the Mankamang Kunda and Busumbala Incidents
It is necessary for the Government to realize that in certain disturbances, a better and faster solution is obtained through political means than through security measures. Hence...
The Obstacles to a Coalition Formation in The Gambia: Part I
In my opinion, there are two main reasons why there is still no grand alliance of Gambian opposition parties in spite of the fact that everyone knows...
“Councillor For Julangel Ward, 3 Others Arrested” GDC
MC Cham, Youth Mobilizer for the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has said that the newly elected councilor for Julangel Ward in the Jimara Constituency (URR) and three...
Diplomatic Blunders – Hamat Bah Owes Thailand an Apology
By Sana Sarr
Thailand’s foreign ministry is reportedly upset with the Gambian government for offensive comments made by The Gambia’s Tourism Minister about Thailand. According to the “Bangkok...
