Saturday, February 8, 2025

Chenzhou: Cable car to Mangshan Mountain, rectangular-headed snake and red rock forgotten by God

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My trip to Hunan has ended and I am heartbroken. It was déjà vu for me. The feeling I had getting on that plane in Chenzhou on...

Letters/Messages to TFN — OPINION: Mr. President

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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...

From Mercy to Mercy: The Breakdown and Revitalization of the Jakhanke Ethos from the...

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OPINION By: Cheikh Soubky Sylla, the son of his father Sheikh-Al-Islam Sylla, the student of his grandfather Al Hajj Karamba Tabatou In a Prophetic narration brought forward by Sidi...

Paris Under Attack!

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ESSAY/OPINION By: Musa Bassadi Jawara When last Paris was under attack, it was the Nazis under the supreme command of Adolf Hitler. The German army conducted a scorched-earth invasion of Paris,...

The Cybercrime Bill 2023 – Political Pandering or Digital Safety?

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By: Sulayman Bokar Bah; A Journalist, International Law Specialist & Doctoral Researcher The Gambia is leaning towards adopting a cybercrime legislation to prevent excessive abuses of the right to...

OPINION: The Gambia our homeland, can we get along?

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OPINION By: Musa Bassadi Jawara Frankly, after my last article in the form of a letter to President Barrow, I wanted to stay away from the business of expressing...

REFLECTIONS: Struggling With Patience? Be A Traveler.

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TRAVEL REFLECTIONS Struggling With Patience? Be A Traveler. By Cherno Baba Jallow ‘’So, what were you doing in England?" The Dutch immigration official asked me. This was back in 2007. I...

The Bonds That Bind

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REFLECTION By Cherno Baba Jallow Ousman “Ous” Kamara and I aren’t blood relatives, but the bonds between us, pardon the cliche, are as old as the hills. They have...

Old Man Musing: A Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Tribute

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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...

Honoring an Exemplary Life: A Tribute to Justice Ahmad Belgore

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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...

In My Grandmother’s Village: A Dispatch From Fouta, Guinea

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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...

Tribute: George Sarr: A Man. A Plan.

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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...

What’s in a Name: letter to my friend

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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...

Humble Beginnings to National Leadership: Conversation with Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y....

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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...

“POTO-POTO”: mud, muddles and puddles

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By: Famara Fofana The rains are here again. So, naturally, the famer folk are brimming with optimism like a people poised to receive manna from heaven. For them,...

Shijingshan District: A cultural heritage and advanced technology hub

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By Talibeh Hydara First of all, I went to the movies. Yippee!!! For the first time in my life, I actually left home and went straight to watch...

A Cheer For A Barber

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By Cherno Baba Jallow He was my first New York City barber in 2014. At first, I wasn’t sure if I should trust him with my hair. I...

The Smiling Coast is Drowning in Tears

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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...

Opinion: Child Marriage Law in The Gambia: Protecting the Rights and Future of Young...

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By: Michaella Faith Wright Child marriage remains a critical issue in many parts of the world, including The Gambia. This harmful practice not only violates the rights of...

Empowering Kiang West: A Call for Development and Representation

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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...