Farming in Foni After Ex-President Jammeh
By Yaya A Bojang (Bojis)
Foni, a multi-ethnic settlement in the eastern part of the West Coast region, was once home to a Gambian president. From 1994 to...
Of Sizes And Summits
OPINION
By Cherno Baba Jallow
Geography hasn’t been kind to The Gambia. Consider its size: The country is only 4, 363 square miles. Consider also its location. The country...
Harnessing Gambia’s Potential: A Call to Business Owners to Drive Economic Revival
OPINION
By Bakary J. Janneh
Business owners have a responsibility to salvage the country's food insecurity.
The Gambia yet, despite its fertile lands and rich agricultural heritage, the country grapples...
Book Review: The Law and Naturopathic Medicine Practice in Ghana – Prof. Nyarkotey has...
By Anthony Goodnuff Appiah Larbi, PhD Candidate
As a legal researcher and ardent reader, when I was initially given this book to read, I set a goal...
After the OIC Summit -What Next?
OPINION
By D. A. Jawo
The much-anticipated summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for the past five years has finally come to a successful conclusion, some people...
My Uncle Naphew Jallow: Veterinarian, Political and News Junkie, Gentleman
IN MEMORIAM
My Uncle Naphew Jallow: Veterinarian, Political and News Junkie, Gentleman
By Cherno Baba Jallow
In 1981, Senegalese troops entered Gambian soil to enforce the return of Alhaji Sir...
Barrow the Oblivious
OPINION
By Cherno Baba Jallow
President Adama Barrow’s willingness to grate on the nerves of the public (emphasis: including his own supporters), has a certain oddity to it. Odd,...
Barrow Press Conference on Hosting the OIC Summit
OPINION
By Musa Bassadi Jawara
I wish to take this opportunity and record a goodwill message for the host country, the homeland, The Gambia, and the very best of...
The Monitoring Spirit
OPINION
By M R R
Growing up, many of us have encountered that one friend or family member that we assumed had the best interest for us. To a...
Always be mindful of that friend or close relation that has a deep-seated animosity...
What the Readers Say:
By M R R
Always be mindful of that friend or close relation that has a deep-seated animosity against you.
They are the first to cheer...
‘Vimto Circle’: ‘Girl Power’ Before it Became a Trend
Long before the advent of the term "Girl Power," a group of young girls practised this in The Gambia and lived by its dictates till death parted...
Abandoning Traditional Taboos for Modern Security: Another ills of a Modern Civilization
OPINION
By Yaya A Bojang (Bojis)
Our earlier societies were said to live in a very serene atmosphere where young people were known to be so obedient and well-mannered...
For UDP, The Road Anew
OPINION
By Cherno Baba Jallow
At its founding in 1996, the United Democratic Party (UDP) was riding a crest-wave of mass popularity. With the ban on party politics lifted,...
Addressing the Persistent Ferry Crisis at the Banjul-Barra Crossing Points: A Call to Action
OPINION
By Bakary J. Janneh
The Banjul-Barra crossing, a vital link connecting the two sides of the Gambia River, has long been plagued by a chronic crisis in ferry...
The Need to Include Digital Literacy in The Gambia’s Secondary School Curriculum
By: Kodou Jeng Gaye
In an era where technology is rapidly evolving, the importance of digital literacy cannot be overstated. As The Gambia, like the rest of Africa,...
Honoring an Exemplary Life: A Tribute to Justice Ahmad Belgore
By Fatou Janneh, Madison, WI
How does one properly mourn the loss of a fallen hero? For me, it begins with reflecting on Justice Ahmad Belgore’s profound impact...
Tuesday April 9: “Deplorable Situation in Dakar”
OPINION
By Musa Bassadi Jawara
I saw the above-captioned subject on Seneweb online news, and it caught my attention. The new Senegalese President, Mr Basirou Diomaye Faye, less than...
Embracing Peace and Unity: A Call for Tranquility in Gambian Politics and respect for...
By Bakary J. Janneh
In the heart of The Gambia, where the tranquil waves of the Atlantic meet the golden sands, lies a nation woven with the threads...
Palestine’s Mistake of Existence
OPINION
By Musa Touray
Sandu Kuwonku
It’s quite a misfortune to be the aggrieved party in a world that only romanticises the value of human life and displays indifference to...
Imagining A PASTEF Triumph in The Gambia? Wishful Thinking on Steroids
OPINION
By Cherno Baba Jallow
Ever the brazen copycats that they are, and ever easily carried away by the hoopla of goings-on in other countries, Gambians have taken to...