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...
President Barrow’s Political Maneuvers: Navigating The Gambian Landscape Towards 2026
OPINION
Bakary J. Janneh
In the tumultuous realm of Gambian politics, President Barrow stands as a formidable force, with his recent governmental restructuring and proactive approach towards youth inclusion...
The Gambia: Hard Economic Times in Ramadan
OPINION
By Musa Bassadi Jawara
The Gambia: Hard Economic Times in Ramadan
Commodity prices have skyrocketed and there is no end in sight. I was out and about the past...
EU’s Mass Deportations of Gambian Immigrants: A Violation of Human Rights
OPINION
EU's Mass Deportations of Gambian Immigrants: A Violation of Human Rights
By Yahya Sonko, Migration & Human Rights Activist, Germany
In recent years, the European Union (EU) has intensified...
Upholding Responsibility: A Call to Fairness in Assessing Gambian President Adama Barrow
OPINION
Upholding Responsibility: A Call to Fairness in Assessing Gambian President Adama Barrow
By Bakary J Janneh
In the dynamic landscape of politics, criticism and praise are natural facets of...
For Macky Sall, A Tarnished Legacy
OPINION
For Macky Sall, A Tarnished Legacy
By Cherno Baba Jallow
After Senegalese voters elected a new president Bassirou Diomay Faye on Sunday, the incumbent Macky Sall will be departing...
Opinion│Balla’s take on Sunday’s vote in Senegal
OPINION
By Musa Bassadi Jawara
I’ve written dozens of articles on politics, economics and security in Africa, for over a decade. My writings were done incognito until recently; I...
Tragic Death of Isatou Chorr Demands Justice
OPINION
By Bakary J Janneh
Right Activist
The devastating news of Isatou Chorr's untimely demise has sent shockwaves through communities far and wide. Isatou Chorr, a Gambian maid, was allegedly...
Ethnicity & March 24 Presidential Elections of Senegal
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
Addendum: Electoral politics is the sentimentality of democracy; the issue of ethnicity sparked a lively debate within the community of readers on The Fatu...
ANALYSIS OF CABINET RESHUFFLE
By: Bakary J Janneh
Your Excellency,
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the recent appointments of four new Cabinet Ministers. Your bold decision showcases your commitment to...
Opinion Piece on the FGM Debate in The Gambia Part 1: From Immunization Success...
Sharing why anti-FGM/C advocates like myself maintains the position that FGM/C remains un-Islamic in light of the current events, all of which failed to bring a single...
GAP Urges Government to Introduce Anti-Homosexuality Law to Prevent Attempts or Advocacy
By: Dawda Baldeh
Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly, the leader of the opposition Gambia Action Party (GAP), has urged the government to introduce anti-homosexuality laws to prevent any attempts...
For the Gambia: Reflections On Independence
Muhammad my son,
It is February 18, 2024, and I am seated right here at the Presidential Daise at the very place where the Kingdom of Great Britain...
Modou Lamin Dibba Calls for Immediate Addressing of Inequality and Indignity Faced by Migrants...
By: Sainabou Gassama
Muhammed Lamin Dibba, a Gambian currently pursuing his Master's Degree at The Geneva Graduate Institute, has urged Schiphol authorities to issue an immediate apology while...