Emmanuel Zahid: The Soulful Voice of Gospel Music
Emmanuel Zahid: The Soulful Voice of Gospel Music
By Michaella Faith Wright
Emmanuel Zahid is a rising star in the music industry, renowned for his powerful and soulful voice...
In My Grandmother’s Village: A Dispatch From Fouta, Guinea
TRAVEL
Dispatch From Fouta, Guinea
In My Grandmother’s Village
By Cherno Baba Jallow
December, 2016
I am in my maternal grandmother’s village of Djoungol, Dalein, north-central Guinea. I have been here for...
Ethical Morass
OPINION
By Cherno Baba Jallow
In 2022, a closely-held secret in President Adama Barrow’s Administration or a part of it, finally leapt into the public consciousness: that some senior...
In The Company Of Relatives, And For The First Time
TRAVEL
By Cherno Baba Jallow
A day before I visited my maternal grandfather’s village of Hamdalaye in Dalein, north-central Guinea, I was swept up in a whirlwind of apprehensiveness....
Girls in STEM Club: Empowering Future Innovators
By: Kodou Jeng Gaye
In the ever-evolving landscape of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), it is crucial to cultivate interest and participation among young students, especially girls....
PPP Party Leader Kebba E Jallow’s Speech Honors Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara on His...
Ladies and gentlemen,
Today, we come together to celebrate a momentous occasion in the history of our nation. One hundred years ago, a visionary leader was born whose...
Old Man Musing: A Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Tribute
Tribute by: Hassan Gibril
H.E Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara (16 May 1924 - 27 August 2019)
He would have been 100 years old, today, 16 May. But the leader...
Farming in Foni After Ex-President Jammeh
By Yaya A Bojang (Bojis)
Foni, a multi-ethnic settlement in the eastern part of the West Coast region, was once home to a Gambian president. From 1994 to...
The Role of Scientific Research in Gambian Senior Secondary Schools
By: Kodou Jeng Gaye
In The Gambia, kickstarting scientific research in senior secondary schools is vital for several reasons.
Stimulating Curiosity and Critical Thinking: Introducing research at this level...
AFRICA MUST RISE
By: The Perpetual Poet (Grammarian Komma)
The future of Africa is anchored in hygienic politics. Unless this concept is embraced by the electorate and politicians, our development policies,...
My Uncle Naphew Jallow: Veterinarian, Political and News Junkie, Gentleman
IN MEMORIAM
My Uncle Naphew Jallow: Veterinarian, Political and News Junkie, Gentleman
By Cherno Baba Jallow
In 1981, Senegalese troops entered Gambian soil to enforce the return of Alhaji Sir...
Harnessing Solar Power to Enhance Healthcare in The Gambia
By: Kodou Jeng Gaye
As we stride forward into an era dominated by technology and innovation, we must ensure these advancements benefit everyone, especially those in remote and...
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...
‘Vimto Circle’: ‘Girl Power’ Before it Became a Trend
Long before the advent of the term "Girl Power," a group of young girls practised this in The Gambia and lived by its dictates till death parted...
Honoring an Exemplary Life: A Tribute to Justice Ahmad Belgore
By Fatou Janneh, Madison, WI
How does one properly mourn the loss of a fallen hero? For me, it begins with reflecting on Justice Ahmad Belgore’s profound impact...
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....
Letters/Messages to TFN — OPINION: Mr. President
Mr. President,
I hope this message finds you well. It is with deep disappointment and concern that I address this letter to you on behalf of the voiceless...
2024 rolling: It is not a new year that makes you prosper
By Amara Thoronka
Days ago, we bid farewell to the year 2023. It was the end of a 12-month cycle. As in every other year, 2023 was...
Empowering Kiang West: A Call for Development and Representation
In the shadows of progress, there exists a resilient community that has weathered neglect and aspires to a brighter future – Kiang West. Since gaining independence, this...