The Gambia at 60: Achievements, Challenges, and the Path to a Better Future
As The Gambia approaches its Diamond Jubilee, it is a time for celebration, reflection, and renewed commitment to national development. Sixty years of independence is a significant...
Reflections on President Adama Barrow’s Nearly Ten-Year Tenure: The Barrow Legacy
OPINION
By Salifu Manneh
When the Gambia emerged from the doldrums of dictatorship in 2016, many of us genuinely believed that the freedom and improved quality of life we...
OPINION: The Gambia’s Struggle for Basic Dignity
By Fatou Camara Junior
No patriotic citizen enjoys highlighting the failures of their beloved country. It’s not only shameful but deeply traumatic—especially when those failures affect the daily...
A LETTER TO YOU… YOU WHO CUT ME
By Mariama Jobarteh
I did not know your name, but you knew mine. I can almost
hear you calling it that day — softly, as if in celebration.
You must...
Honoring the Beloved Memory of My Late Wife Maimuna Sey
Three years ago today, the shadow of death cast its dark presence over our family, taking away my cherished wife and the loving mother of our two...
Back-way Trauma
By: Momodou Ndow
Trauma is an emotional response to a stressful or dangerous event that can lead to long-term mental or physical damage.
The back-way journey is undeniably traumatic,...
The Smiling Coast is Drowning in Tears
OPINION
By Dawda Baldeh
In the past, being identified as Gambian brought joy to people's faces.
Despite limited resources and opportunities, every family appeared content, but those days were...
Remembering My Friends. Three Of Them.
By Cherno Baba Jallow
In 2017, Ousman ‘Ous’ Keita died. In the following year, Malick Njie joined him aground. Two years later, Malick’s half-brother Pa Modou Njie also...
“I like Jammeh, Except for the Killings.” The Moral Crime of Romanticizing Jammeh’s Terror
Written by: Seringe S.T. Touray
Imagine sitting in your Paris apartment, thousands of miles from home, where you were living while studying, when your sister's call shatters your...
December 2024 would have been Gambia-China Golden Jubilee
OPINION
By Talibeh Hydara
Let’s start with a little history lesson. In 1968, three years after independence from Great Britain, The Gambia established diplomatic relations with the Republic of...
The Gambia, the Smiling Coast of Africa That Made Me Smile
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
Naturopathy, the science of natural medicine, has long oscillated between healing admirers and skeptical critics. Despite its centuries-old roots, the field often encounters...
What’s in a Name: letter to my friend
What’s in a Name: letter to my friend
Dear Sheriff,
Good morning from somewhere between Beijing (China) and Dubai on board this Emirates flight EK 307, as I journey...
Saukou Jabbie, a Registered Nurse (B.Sc.) at EaFSTH in Banjul, Has Conducted Research on...
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is one of the most fatal non-communicable diseases in The Gambia, with a higher prevalence, incidence, morbidity, and mortality rate. Essentially, CKD is...
Valuable Lessons and Experiences in Multilateral Lobbying
By Sulayman Suntou Touray, Deputy Head of Mission, London
As a team, we were dedicated to tirelessly promoting the candidacy of Hon Dr. Mamadou Tangara for the position...
A Nation in Crisis: Gambian Youth Lost at Sea, a Call for Urgent Action
By Yahya Sonko
Migration Activist
Gambia European Centre For Jobs Migration & Development Agency
Sixty-two young Gambians are reported missing at sea, feared dead. These words, though devastating, have become...
The Gambia’s Independence Constitution of 1965 and Republican Constitution of 1970
OPINION
By Musa Bassadi Jawara
About a fortnight ago, the Barrow administration announced its intent to gazette a draft constitution that’ll replace the current constitution approved by a national...
Tribute: George Sarr: A Man. A Plan.
TRIBUTE
By Cherno Baba Jallow
We never met, but from a distance, and from our few email correspondences, George Sarr came off as the consummate gentleman, an amalgam of...
Humble Beginnings to National Leadership: Conversation with Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y....
By: Seringe ST Touray
Politics is often a divisive topic, with much focus on ideologies and less on the individuals behind them. In a candid interview, The Gambia's...
Inspiring Journey of Female Journalists in The Gambia Achieving Excellence Through Consistency, Hard Work,...
By Michaella Faith Wright
In The Gambia, a country where journalism plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion and driving social change, female journalists face unique challenges...
The Rebirth of Traditional Artistry: Safeguarding The Gambia’s Rich Cultural Heritage
By Michaella Faith Wright
In the bustling markets of The Gambia, the vibrant colours and intricate designs of traditional crafts are experiencing a renaissance. As modern influences permeate...