Cherno Baba Jallow Eulogises Late George Sarr
Appreciation
George Sarr: A Man. A Plan.
By: Cherno Baba Jallow
We never met, but from a distance, and from our few email correspondences, I had the inkling that...
Telling Stories Through The Arts: Meet IG Jobe, One of Gambia’s Finest Creative Minds
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
When IG was going to elementary school, her dream was to become a fearless lawyer who would revolt against inequality and injustices; to balance...
THE ULTIMATE RESULT
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
One day, Uncle Musa closed from work very early and was eager to break the news he affectionately called "charming" to his proud niece,...
The Most Wanted Man At International Criminal Court
His time in office has indeed brought about many significant changes in the country but his legacy will surely go down in history as the worst. Yahya...
Of Honey and Pain
By: Sapientia Seeker
It’s almost sunset, and I, standing in this salty lake, toes dipped in the soggy mud of my origin, watching the majestic flow of the...
Golden Thunder At The End Of Gina’s Lightning Feet
By: Hadram Hydara
On the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean — far from home and feet upon the rubber tracks of the African Athletic Championship —...
How Baddibuka’s Music Change After Marrying Bintou
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Prior to June 2020, Bintou Jatta had never considered herself a singer, nor did she believe she possessed the necessary talent to become one....
What Is A Government White Paper?
In the context of governance and justice, a white paper is the feedback or response of government to a report, findings and recommendations of a body set...
Powers of the National Assembly
By: Madi Jobarteh
Introduction
The National Assembly which is called Congress, House of Representatives or Parliament in other countries is undoubtedly the most powerful institution in any democracy....
A True Philanthropist
“Passion, dedication, hard work and love for country are the key elements for the successful establishment of a business and everyone has a potential to be successful”...
Modern Day Valentine: History, Modernity and Ignorance
By Amara Thoronka
Background
"Lupercalia” was a pagan fertility festival celebrated in mid-February and was dedicated to “Faunus,” the Roman god of agriculture as well as to the founders...
Meet Archie Williams: A Man Who Spent 37 Years In Jail For A Crime...
Archie Charles Williams is an American singer who was wrongfully incarcerated for 37 years in prison and released on 21 March 2019.
Williams is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana...
West Africa’s Political System Could See ‘Complete Shakeup’ As Coups Spike
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo survived last week's five-hour gun attack and the government has launched a major investigation into the foiled effort, which Embalo has denied...
My Experience With COVID-19
By: Benjaminah Palmer
I’ve been living with COVID19 since the first lockdown in the UK.
I had gotten used to wearing masks almost every single day of my life....
Kush: Sierra Leone’s New Illegal Drug
Credit: BBC Africa Eye
BBC Africa Eye reveals how a powerful, illegal street drug called Kush is running rampant and having a devastating effect on the youth of...
How Gambia Head Coach Tom Saintfiet Transformed the Scorpions
By: Chris Evans
Tom Saintfiet and his players are under attack, with only a cluster of soldiers standing between them and a group of angry fans. Surrounded by...
Why You Should Be Mindful Of Online Motivational Speakers
By Amara Thoronka
The term “motivational speaker” has become one of the most frequently used words in both casual and formal interface in recent times. The internet...
A CRUEL TRADITION
By: Christian Conteh
“I still vividly remember the agony of 8 years ago as if it was yesterday. Bitter memories still linger fresh in my mind. I really...
Why ECOWAS Commission Should Review Its Communication Strategy
By Kemo Cham
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has failed to lead by example, thanks to the apparent ineffectiveness of its Secretariat - the ECOWAS...
Who is Paul-Henri Damiba, Leader Of The Burkina Faso Coup?
A lieutenant colonel appointed to oversee security in Burkina Faso’s capital has emerged as the leader of a military coup that overthrew President Roch Kabore after heavy gunfights...
