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