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...
Empowering the Youth: Unleashing the Potential of the Next Generation
By: Alieu Badara Lowe
Youth empowerment is a universal concept with transformative potential that transcends geographical boundaries. Whether in developed or developing countries, empowering youth is profound and...
Can emojis represent a breach of Promise to Marry, sexual harassment in court?
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu & Daniel Sackey
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Senegambia bridge recycling: benefit, drawback & misconception
By: Foday Joof, PhD student, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
Introduction:
The Gambia government embraced the Asset Recycling (AR) scheme of Africa50, an infrastructural investment platform established by 33 African...
Women In Technology
By: Awa Conteh
I always say that technology is the present and future. It is not just something that has peeped into every aspect of our lives. It...
A Call for Transparency and Accountability: The Gambia’s National Assembly’s Conundrum of Luxurious Vehicle...
ANALYSIS & COMMENTS
By: Barrister, Famara Singhateh , Head of West Africa Desk, A-LAW INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM, Antwerp, Belgium
Introduction:
The recent trend of utilizing public funds to acquire high-end...
Open letter to Lower Saloum National Assembly member
From Abdoulie Jallow,
Lower Saloum constituency.
Dear Honourable Sainey Jawara, it is with a great sense of humility I write this open letter to you regarding the Prado cars meant...
Excavating the history of Eid al-Adha, the spirit overweighs the feast: Purifying the inner...
By: Alieu Fatty
Alieu Fatty is a student at the International Ahmadiyya University of Theology and Scholastic Sciences in Ghana
Eid-u-Adha is an Islamic festival celebrated yearly by Muslims...
Public Safety: A case for the National Assembly to regulate content moderation of social...
By: Sarjo Barrow
To create a safe environment, the government must act to protect society at large and not delegate such responsibilities to profit-making companies with the hope...
Opinion: Learning lessons from the results of the Gambian elections
Over the past six months, The Gambia has undergone multiple cycles of voting, with each round bringing new developments and outcomes. The first cycle saw the incumbent...
GAMBIA IS A VICTIM OF THE INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL COMMERCE: BUT WHO CARES?
The Gambia is a member of the 194 member states of the WHO as referenced in the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005). Article 21(c) and (d)...
Gambia’s Football Politics – Kaba Versus Kamaso: State Of Play
By Famara Fofana
Stakeholders in Gambian football will on Saturday August 27 2022 decide who becomes the President of Gambia Football Federation – for the next four...