Gambia Mourns Another Tragedy: A Call to End the Silence and Ignorance on Irregular...
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
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...
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.
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
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
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...
The Gambia, the Smiling Coast of Africa That Made Me Smile
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
Naturopathy, the science of natural medicine, has long oscillated between healing admirers and skeptical critics. Despite its centuries-old roots, the field often encounters...
Addressing the Rising Impact of Gambling in The Gambia
By: Fatou Camara Jr.
I have been approached on multiple occasions by both online and onsite gambling companies to help promote their businesses. While I respect the opportunities...
Meet the People Tour: A Constitutionalized Ponzi Scheme
OPINION
By Abdoulie Bojang
For years, the "Meet the People Tour" in The Gambia has been touted as a government initiative aimed at bridging the gap between citizens, particularly...
The Gambia Owes Tom Saintfiet an Apology
By: Seringe ST Touray
When Tom Saintfiet took over as the head coach of The Gambia's national football team (Scorpions) in 2018, very few people could have predicted...
What’s in a Name: letter to my friend
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...
Opinion: Male Children Need Equal Focus in Parenting
By: Michaella Faith Wright
In today’s society, there is a commendable emphasis on the empowerment and education of girls—and rightly so. For years, women and girls faced inequalities...
Empowering Growth: The Role of the Gambian Diaspora in Economic Development and Job Creation
OPINION
By Bakary J Janneh
The diaspora community of The Gambia has been an economic pillar of The Gambia. The community is responsible for remittances of families amounting to...
Barrow And The Voice: A Cautionary Tale
OPINION
By Cherno Baba Jallow
Rarely, and certainly not in the annals of Gambian history, does a sitting president file a lawsuit against a newspaper. But then again it...
Valuable Lessons and Experiences in Multilateral Lobbying
By Sulayman Suntou Touray, Deputy Head of Mission, London
As a team, we were dedicated to tirelessly promoting the candidacy of Hon Dr. Mamadou Tangara for the position...
CHINA-GAMBIA RELATIONSHIP
The People's Republic of China and the Republic of The Gambia first established formal ties in 1974, just 9 years after The Gambia regained its independence. Since...
Our Society Has Not Fully Felt Our Academic Knowledge
OPINION
By Yaya A Bojang (Bojis)
Gambia has adopted a learning system that has been long-lasting for decades, and every student grapples to scale this system high enough to...
Domestic Violence: The Global Threat
By Abdou Komma
We do not need to debate the visible problems in society. Domestic violence is a reality that degrades our community; thus, there is a pressing...
A Nation in Crisis: Gambian Youth Lost at Sea, a Call for Urgent Action
By Yahya Sonko
Migration Activist
Gambia European Centre For Jobs Migration & Development Agency
Sixty-two young Gambians are reported missing at sea, feared dead. These words, though devastating, have become...
Opinion: Empowering Over Pressuring: Rethinking Early Marriage Expectations for African Girls
By: Michaella Faith Wright
In many African societies, young women face immense pressure to marry early, often driven by the belief that marriage equates to success and fulfillment...