Empowering Democracy: A Review of Nurturing Sovereign Citizens by Halifa Sallah
By: Fatou Janneh, Madison, Wisconsin State
In his recent book, Nurturing Sovereign Citizens: Lessons on Sovereign Citizenship for Democratization, Peacebuilding & Development (2023), Halifa Sallah explores the complex...
Macky Must Respect Senegal’s Constitution
OPINION
By: Modou A. Sambou
President Macky Sall of Senegal has engineered a flagrant breach of his country's constitution by unilaterally delaying the presidential election that was slated for...
Beleaguered Security: Who is Safe in The Gambia amid Fass Njaga Choi Incident?
By Musa Touray
Sandu Kuwonku
The security situation in The Gambia is getting traumatic by the day in spite of the laudable efforts of our men and women in...
Upholding Constitutional Order: President Adama Barrow’s candidacy for a third term is a constitutional...
OPINION
By Bakary J Janneh
In a critical juncture of the Republic of The Gambia's political landscape, President Adama Barrow's decision to seek re-election for the presidency stands firmly...
Regional Threats and Impact in The Gambia: A Comprehensive Analysis
OPINION
By: David Kujabi
Abstract:
The African continent has witnessed a surge in coups and political unrest in recent years, with several West African nations affected by political instability. This...
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...
An Open Letter to President Adama Barrow: wildlife conservation and protection
By: Saidina Alieu Jarjou, Political and Civil Rights Activist
OPINION
Dear President Barrow, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to draw your attention to the urgent need...
The ‘Shameless’ ICC Fails to Hold Bush, Blair Accountable While Targeting Putin 20 Years...
As the sun set on March 19th, 2003, Baghdad braced for the onslaught that was about to befall it. The bustling city, once a vibrant metropolis, resembled...
United States of America in a state of dystopia!
OPINION
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
United States' government shut down on Sunday, after Saturday, September 30, the deadline for funding expiration. The Republicans who are in the majority of the...
Launch of TRRC a Huge Leap. Now to the Real Work
I say congratulations to the government on the successful launch of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission. One of many promises President Barrow made during the campaign...
Madi Jobarteh Says ECOWAS Is the Greatest Obstacle to Democracy in West Africa
By: Sainabou Gassama
Madi Jobarteh, a prominent human rights activist and civil society leader, has accused ECOWAS of promoting bad leadership and governance in its region.
Following the press...
OPINION: The Govt/BAC tussle – No one stands to benefit
By D. A. Jawo
The ongoing war of nerves between the Brikama Area Council (BAC) and the central government is certainly happening to the detriment of the people...
‘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...
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...
The Gambia Rubs Shoulders with ‘Those Who Carry Last’ at UN Conference
By: Bully Sowe
Picture this: instead of sipping champagne and hobnobbing with the G20 elite, you find yourself jetting off to attend a conference for the "Least Developed...
Enjoy Your Independence Day, Gambians. But You Can Do Better Than That!
OPINION
By Cherno Baba Jallow
Happy February 18th, Gambians.
You, the People, should still be proud of what you did in 2016. You peacefully dislodged a long-standing African dictator, not...
Focus on BAC: The race for the Brikama Area Council chairmanship seat is beyond...
Opinion
By: Drammeh Kangi
The race for the chairmanship seat of the Brikama Area Council is not only a race between UDP’s Yankuba Darboe and NPP’s Seedy Sheriff Ceesay....
My Perspective on the Increment in Electricity Tariff: The Woes and Possible Improvisation and...
OPINION
It is better to manifest frustrations and concerns over the recent hike in electricity tariff than keep mute to unintentionally, unwittingly or deliberately rationalise this policy shift.
Energy...
An Open Letter to President Barrow: Hardship Faced by Gambian Citizens
OPINION
By: Saidina Alieu Jarjou
Your Excellency President Barrow, I hope this open letter finds you in good health and high spirits. Please be informed that I am writing...
OPINION: Hippos should be killed if they endanger the lives of the people in...
OPINION
By: Dawda Baldeh
Over the past few days, some people have widely criticized the killing of a hippo in the Central River Region which was handed over as...
