The Political Tsunami: Commando Defected
In their book "How States Think," John Mearsheimer, (the American political scientist, University of Chicago), and Rosato explore how political activists and officials utilize logical techniques to...
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...
Road Cleanup Project
OPINION
By: Momodou Ndow
Those who have lived or traveled abroad know that certain activities require a permit in the West.
For example, you cannot sell on the streets without...
Urgent Call for Action: Prioritizing Youth Welfare and Addressing Irregular Migration in The Gambia
OPINION
By: Ebrima Dembajang, Fourth-Year Development Major, University of The Gambia
Recent devastating incidents involving the loss of 40 lives from The Gambia at sea have shocked and saddened...
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...
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: 4-Day Israel-Hamas Truce
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
First, I thank The Fatu Network for the extraordinary opportunity to use their prestigious platform and express my opinion globally on this ongoing conflict...
Mayor Lowe and the UDP – no longer at ease?
OPINION
By: D. A. Jawo
The recent visit of Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe to President Adama Barrow in his native village of Mankamang Kunda, to ‘present’ to him two...
What can the United Nations learn from Islam in conflict resolution?
About the Author: Ali Fatty is a student at the International Ahmadiyya University of Theology and Scholastic Sciences in Ghana
One month ago, the world was thrust into...
Tragedy strikes as Gambian youths seek hope overseas – A call for quality education...
OPINION
By: Pa Modou Njie
In a heart-wrenching incident, over 20 youths from Bakau tragically lost their lives in a perilous sea journey in pursuit of a better life...
Bombing of the Jabalia Refugee Camp in Gaza!
Opinion
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
I condemn in the strongest terms the bombing of the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, on Tuesday, October 31, by IDF Air Force in connivance with...
Opinion/Entertainment: GamMusic and why it’s not consumed out of The Senegambia region!
Opinion/Entertainment
By: Ousainou Njie, a Germany-based Gambian
As a Gambian and music listener, call me a 'Melo Man' maybe. I have had the experience of listening to a lot...
Gaza mourns in silence: World leaders avert their gaze from Israeli carpet bombings
OPINION
By: Ali Fatty, student at Ahmadiyya International University of Theology and Scholastic Sciences Ghana
We have witnessed the distressing escalation of one of the world’s longest-standing conflicts between...
Humanitarian Catastrophe Unfolding in Gaza!
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
OPINION
There’s no electricity in Gaza; hospitals can’t operate generators because there’s no fuel. Israel imposed a total blockade of fuel imports into Gaza. According...
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...
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...
Israel-Hamas war: Injustice, disinformation and digital weaponization
OPINION
Co-authored by Alieu Fatty, Student at the Ahmadiyya International University Ghana and Musa Bah, Vice President, Writers’ Association of The Gambia
Last week, the world saw one of...
From Mercy to Mercy: The Breakdown and Revitalization of the Jakhanke Ethos from the...
OPINION
By: Cheikh Soubky Sylla, the son of his father Sheikh-Al-Islam Sylla, the student of his grandfather Al Hajj Karamba Tabatou
In a Prophetic narration brought forward by Sidi...
OPINION: In the Middle East Hostilities are Imminent
OPINION
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
The IDF continues relentless aerial bombardment of Gaza as Hamas’ brutal assault in Israel laid bare. The scale and scope of Hamas’ surprise attack...
From Massina with Love: A Short History of the Origin of the Diakhanke People
By: Cheikh Sylla, the son of his father Ibn Taimiya, and the student of his grandfather Al Hajj Karamba
The Diakhanke clan is one of West Africa's most...