Opinion/Guest Column: Barrow and Darboe Should Return State Lands
By: Madi Jobarteh
When the leader of the UDP Ousainou Darboe disclosed the illegal allocation of state land to Pres. Barrow, the Government spared no effort in...
OPINION: Reforming The Gambia’s Criminal Justice System: A Crucial Imperative
By: Babou Prezii Mbye
In recent months, The Gambia has witnessed a troubling surge in violent crimes, from brutal murders and rapes to gang-related robberies and widespread disorder...
Condemnation Statement on President Adama Barrow’s Recent Remarks
By Yahya Sonko, Migration & Human Rights Activist
As a concerned citizen and patriot of The Gambia, I am deeply troubled by the recent statements made by President...
Brikama Area Council Under Yankuba Darboe a Call for Accountability and Action
OPINION
Bakary J Janneh
The Brikama Area Council, under the leadership of Yankuba Darboe, has been a source of growing disappointment for residents and stakeholders alike. Despite the initial...
GAP Urges ECOWAS/AU to Prioritize Dialogue on Resolving Conflict in Sahel Region
By: Dawda Baldeh
The opposition Gambia Action Party (GAP) strongly opposes any plans by ECOWAS to wage war against member factions in the Sahel region, warning that such...
The Gambia Faces an Urgent Crisis: The Tragedy of Irregular Migration
OPINION
By Yahya Sonko, International Migration Activist
The Gambia is currently grappling with a crisis that has deeply affected the entire nation: the rampant rise of irregular migration. This...
A Deep Reflection: The Whataboutism Surrounding Migration from Kaur to Kudang
By: Mustapha Paragon Sonko
To begin with, I have granted myself the right to use two villages I dearly love in The Gambia to share my message with...
Honourable Ismaila Kanteh: A Beacon of Hope and Dedication in Kiang West
OPINION
Bakary J Janneh
In a world where genuine acts of kindness and community service often go unnoticed, Honourable Ismaila Kanteh of Kiang West stands as a shining example...
Confronting Tradition: The Ongoing Battle Against FGM/C in The Gambia
By: Michaella Faith Wright
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that has significant physical, psychological, and social implications for women and girls in The...
Reaffirming the Ban on FGM: A Response to Dr. Fuambai Ahmadu
OPINION
By Fatou Janneh
I believe that embracing diverse perspectives is essential not only for raising awareness and educating our communities but also for empowering individuals, particularly women and...
A Response to Opinion Letter by “Fatou Janneh”
OPINION
By Dr. Fuambai Sia Ahmadu Founder, Gambian Women are Free to Choose (GWAFC)
Why I support the Women’s Amendment Act 2024 to Repeal the Female Circumcision Ban
“Fatou, I...
The Dilemma of Gambian Women and FGM/C Practice: Response to Dr. Fuambai Sia Ahmadu
OPINION
By Fatou Janneh
Listening to Dr. Fuambai Sia Ahmadu, an anthropologist and researcher, and also the founder of “Gambian Women Are Free to Choose,” speak on Kerr Fatou...
Opinion: Child Marriage Law in The Gambia: Protecting the Rights and Future of Young...
By: Michaella Faith Wright
Child marriage remains a critical issue in many parts of the world, including The Gambia. This harmful practice not only violates the rights of...
Gambians Are Responsible for the Country’s Internal Bleeding: Attitudinal Change is Needed
OPINION
By Gikey Drammeh, former Spokesperson of UTGSU legislative body
I am extremely concerned about the Gambia, a nation that has not changed in the fifty-nine years since it...
Exploring the Need for a Female Leader in The Gambia Ahead of Future Elections
OPINION
By Michaella Faith Wright
As The Gambia approaches its future elections, a growing discourse centres on considering a female leader to guide the nation into a new era...
Gambians Have Something To Learn From Rwanda
OPINION
By Alasana Justice Jallow
CEO, Peace Network
I recently returned from Rwanda where I spent some weeks training on peacebuilding organized by the Never Again Institute of Rwanda. I...
Guest Post: The Injustice Against Gambian Academic Staff at the University of The Gambia
Promotions for academic staff at the University of The Gambia (UTG) are usually not on merit-based; rather, they are to some extent based on connections, which means...
The Cybercrime Bill 2023 – Political Pandering or Digital Safety?
By: Sulayman Bokar Bah;
A Journalist, International Law Specialist & Doctoral Researcher
The Gambia is leaning towards adopting a cybercrime legislation to prevent excessive abuses of the right to...
Eid-Al-Adha: Special Opinion
Wishing everyone a Happy Eid Mubarak!
Islam as well as other faiths are instruments of individual and societal transformations. The hardest of societies and people have been affected...
Ethical Morass
OPINION
By Cherno Baba Jallow
In 2022, a closely-held secret in President Adama Barrow’s Administration or a part of it, finally leapt into the public consciousness: that some senior...