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...
‘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...
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...
Book Review of ‘His Other Woman’ – a Novel by Fatou Camara Junior
By: Seringe ST Touray
"His Other Woman" by Fatou Camara Junior takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster, delving deep into the tangled web of human emotions and relationships....
Letters/Messages to TFN — OPINION: Mr. President
Mr. President,
I hope this message finds you well. It is with deep disappointment and concern that I address this letter to you on behalf of the voiceless...
2024 rolling: It is not a new year that makes you prosper
By Amara Thoronka
Days ago, we bid farewell to the year 2023. It was the end of a 12-month cycle. As in every other year, 2023 was...
Empowering Kiang West: A Call for Development and Representation
In the shadows of progress, there exists a resilient community that has weathered neglect and aspires to a brighter future – Kiang West. Since gaining independence, this...
A Cheer For A Barber
By Cherno Baba Jallow
He was my first New York City barber in 2014. At first, I wasn’t sure if I should trust him with my hair. I...
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...
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...
The Gambia-Sierra Leone by road: Journey of pain, extortion and exploitation
OPINION
By: Amara Thoronka
I recently returned to my motherland Sierra Leone after spending almost two years as editor at The Fatu Network, a leading online news outlet in...
OPINION: United Democratic Party (UDP) needs to reform
OPINION
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
This was a turbulent week in Gambian politics. The president in the provinces ranting and vociferously denigrating political opponents on one hand, the UDP issuing statements...
OPINION: The Gambia our homeland, can we get along?
OPINION
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
Frankly, after my last article in the form of a letter to President Barrow, I wanted to stay away from the business of expressing...
Paris Under Attack!
ESSAY/OPINION
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
When last Paris was under attack, it was the Nazis under the supreme command of Adolf Hitler. The German army conducted a scorched-earth invasion of Paris,...
Tribute to the late Nogoi Njie
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
From the onset, let me mention that the late Nogoi Njie and I were not acquainted, and I never remember meeting her, even though...
Spoken on the Moon: English as the Leading International Language
OPINION/ESSAY
By Musa Touray
Sandu Kuwonku
Africans who dwell on the torturous past of slavery and colonialism find it hard to recognise the essence of a language that has long...
