Unemployment and the Paradox of an African’s Misery on Receiving Salary
By: Musa Touray
Sandu Kuwonku
Working in Africa is more often than not an egotistical exploitation of human capital at the expense of the worker. This is humorously simplified...
SATIRE: From Gucci to Tappa Lappa: How The Gambia’s Economy is Humbling Its Slay...
By: Satirist X
According to the Gambia Slay Queens Association (SQA), the recent economic downturn is a direct attack on their way of life. They claim that without the...
My first experience in Beijing
By: Talibeh Hydara
The last time I travelled, it was to Lagos, Nigeria. I said Lagos because I don’t consider Dakar ‘travel’. It’s just at the corner. It...
I am the Captain of my Soul, Master of my Fate
By Baboucarr Camara
SEOUL – It’s 3:45 a.m. here; most people are in bed. It’s nine hours behind in The Gambia, precisely 6:45 p.m. Instead of getting enough...
Gambia Constitutional Building Process – a second bite at the cherry
By: Salieu Taal and Siddharth Sijoria
Adama Barrow as flag bearer of a coalition of political parties defeated President Yahya Jammeh in the December 1st Elections of 2016...
Explainer: Common electoral offences you should know ahead of local government elections
Gambians go to the polls to vote for councillors, mayors, and chairpersons on April 15 and May 20, respectively, for the country’s local government elections.
Like other countries,...
FaBB Officially Launched: Chief Launcher Pledges $1 Million to Support FaBB
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Fatoumata Bah-Barrow Foundation (FaBB) marked a significant milestone with its official launch ceremony at the prestigious International Conference Center on Friday. The event, graced...
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...
Embracing love without boundaries: Knots tied in Sharia
By: Juliana Twumwaa Obeng
The writer
Embracing Love without boundaries: Knots Tied in Sharia
The Gambia is a predominantly Muslim country, but there are also significant Christian and traditional religious...
How Gambia Reach Round 16 In The AFCON
By: Dawda Baldeh
Gambia’s national male football team (the Scorpions) have made it to Round 16 of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon 2021) in Cameroon.
Also, Gambian...
9/11: Some Reflections
By: Cherno Baba Jallow
Every 9/11 Remembrance Day, my mind hearkens back to the very moment I heard the news.
It was over my car radio. I...
More than 400 Gambian youths deported between 2017 to 2022
The Preparation for the Upcoming National Youth Conference and Festival (NAYCONF)
Theme: The Role of Young People in the Maintenance of Peace and Security for Socio-economic Development of...
Frank Judd dies: Nick Maurice pays tribute to vital supporter of Marlborough Brandt Group
By Nick Maurice
The death of Frank Judd leaves the world a considerably poorer place given his extraordinary, committed and passionate career both in the international development charity...
“Dona” or “Ketaa”: Intestate Estates Distribution
By: Juliana Twumwaa Obeng
The writer
“Dona” or “Ketaa”: Intestate Estates Distribution
When I was interning at the office of the curator of intestate estates, I was struck by the...
Brain Drain and Its Impact on The Gambia’s Health Sector
FEATURE
By Alieu Jallow and Sheikh Manneh
The “brain drain complexity continues to cause human capacity deficits in many developing countries, including The Gambia.
This exodus of human capital often...
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”...
Exploring Garawol (URR): Unearthing Unique Sporting Traditions and Cultural Diversity
By: Adama Sanneh
Garawol, a village in the Upper River Region located approximately 650 kilometers from the Gambia's capital, Banjul, holds a deep-rooted culture that spans from traditions...
President Barrow’s statement during URR roads and bridges inauguration in full
On behalf of the Government and People of The Gambia, I extend a very special and cordial welcome to our distinguished guests from the People’s Republic of...
Sickle Cell Association Holds Awareness Campaign At Tankularr
As part of the Sickle cell awareness program, the Sickle Cell Association visited Kiang Tankularr LRR over the weekend.
It's believed that the highest number of sickle cell...
Enhancing Fleet Security and Efficiency: A Review of Damia Security Solutions (DSS) Vehicle Trackers
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
At The Fatu Network, we rely on Damia Security Solutions (DSS) to ensure the safety and efficiency of our vehicle fleet. DSS has...
