Sunday, February 23, 2025

Reflections on President Adama Barrow’s Nearly Ten-Year Tenure: The Barrow Legacy

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OPINION By Salifu Manneh When the Gambia emerged from the doldrums of dictatorship in 2016, many of us genuinely believed that the freedom and improved quality of life we...

OPINION: The Gambia’s Struggle for Basic Dignity

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By Fatou Camara Junior No patriotic citizen enjoys highlighting the failures of their beloved country. It’s not only shameful but deeply traumatic—especially when those failures affect the daily...

Corruption in The Gambia: A Crisis Under President Adama Barrow’s Government

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Corruption has long been a scourge in The Gambia, but under President Adama Barrow’s administration, it has reached unprecedented levels. Since taking office in 2017, Barrow’s government...

A LETTER TO YOU… YOU WHO CUT ME

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By Mariama Jobarteh   I did not know your name, but you knew mine. I can almost hear you calling it that day — softly, as if in celebration. You must...

On TERM LIMITS: Dialogue with President Barrow

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OPINION By Hatab Hydara Mr. President, when you made that major pronouncement in April 2023 during a meeting with Muslim elders about life beyond presidency, I believe you were...

Guest Post: Open Letter to President Barrow: Addressing Former President Jammeh’s Threats

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Dear Mr. President, I hope this letter finds you in good health and a steady mind. I am writing to express a concern that I believe is shared...

Opinion: It’s Time We Talk About Our Traditions

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By: Seringe ST Touray The Introduction The second most feared title in today’s Gambian society is the title of “Njeke.” The Njeke acts as the maid of honor, culturally,...

Madi Jobarteh calls for transparency and accountability on ‘Coffee Time,’ urging citizens to demand...

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By: Alieu Jallow Madi Jobarteh, known for his advocacy of human rights and founder of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice, during a live interview...

A Review of Halifa Sallah’s Constitution Building, Socioeconomic Challenges in The Gambia

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BOOK REVIEW By fatou janneh Halifa Sallah’s Constitution Building, Socioeconomic Challenges in The Gambia is a deep analysis of constitutional processes and socioeconomic realities, offering a roadmap for addressing...

Groundnut Farmers in The Gambia Deserve Better Treatment

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OPINION By Hon. Saikou Mbarodi Jallow, Lower Baddibou Constituency Representative (National Youth Parliament - The Gambia) The plight of groundnut farmers in The Gambia is alarming, and I stand...

Opinion: Presidential Media Dinner: It’s More Than Wining and Dining

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By: Momodou Jawo On Saturday (Dec. 28, 2024), for the first time, President Barrow hosted a maiden dinner with journalists, symbolizing a promising future between the government and...

Opinion: Banjul’s Crumbling Foundations: A Call for Urgent Action on Dilapidated Storey Buildings

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By Alieu Jallow The structural integrity of Banjul’s aging storey buildings has become a pressing concern, with recent incidents underscoring the potential dangers they pose to residents. Whenever I...

On Mbemba Drammeh Arrest: The Truth Must be Told

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By: Momodou Jawo The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has now confirmed they have arrested Mbemba Drammeh and that he is currently helping them with their ongoing investigation. Mbemba...

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...

Gambia Mourns Another Tragedy: A Call to End the Silence and Ignorance on Irregular...

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OPINION By Mr Sonko, Gambia European Centre for Jobs Migration and Development Agency in Stuttgart Last week, the Mediterranean Sea claimed the lives of more than 50 young Gambians—dreamers...

Our Fertile Land Sits Idle As Foreign Rice Feeds The Gambia

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Written by: Seringe S.T. Touray The Gambia’s reliance on imported rice is more than an agricultural issue - it reflects the nation’s struggle with self-sufficiency. Despite fertile land...

Opinion: Negligence and Incompetence: Why should the supply of electricity cause an airport to...

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By: Madi Jobarteh Both Nawec & GCAA have no excuse whatsoever for failing to power the airport 24/7. The supply of electricity & the running of an airport...

Barrow Should Run for a Third Term… If He Wants.

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Written by: Seringe S.T. Touray President Adama Barrow’s series of recent announcements, all clarifying his intentions of a third term in office, have sparked debate across our political...

“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...

December 2024 would have been Gambia-China Golden Jubilee

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OPINION By Talibeh Hydara Let’s start with a little history lesson. In 1968, three years after independence from Great Britain, The Gambia established diplomatic relations with the Republic of...