Saturday, February 8, 2025

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...

Harnessing Solar Power to Enhance Healthcare in The Gambia

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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...

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...

A Journey Across America, 31 States out of 50: Dream Coming Through!

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Travel By Sainey MK Marenah As someone who immigrated from The Gambia, I've had the amazing opportunity to travel to 31 out of the 50 states in the U.S....

From Massina with Love: A Short History of the Origin of the Diakhanke People

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By: Cheikh Sylla, the son of his father Ibn Taimiya, and the student of his grandfather Al Hajj Karamba The Diakhanke clan is one of West Africa's most...

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...

Waiting For The Train

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By Cherno Baba Jallow  TRAVEL/COMMUTE Several weekends past, our New York-based writer got stranded on his way home in the city. He encountered his longest train delay – yet....

OPINION: United Democratic Party (UDP) needs to reform

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OPINION By: Musa Bassadi Jawara This was a turbulent week in Gambian politics. The president in the provinces ranting and vociferously denigrating political opponents on one hand, the UDP issuing statements...

Ethical Morass

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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...

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 Grass that Never Grows

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ESSAY By: Pa Alhagie Musa Kassama (The New Pen) The Gambia is one of the smallest countries found west of the Prime Meridian and north of the equator. It...

PPP Party Leader Kebba E Jallow’s Speech Honors Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara on His...

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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...

Girls in STEM Club: Empowering Future Innovators

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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....

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...

Inspiring Journey of Female Journalists in The Gambia Achieving Excellence Through Consistency, Hard Work,...

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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...

My Uncle Naphew Jallow: Veterinarian, Political and News Junkie, Gentleman

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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...

Back-way Trauma

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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,...

2024 rolling: It is not a new year that makes you prosper    

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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...

Bar Exam and Mental Health: Does It Come with the Territory?

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By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu Bar Exam and Mental Health: Does It Come with the Territory? My Lady says: “It comes with the territory.” Well, we just completed our...

“I like Jammeh, Except for the Killings.” The Moral Crime of Romanticizing Jammeh’s Terror

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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...