Kenyan ‘Jesus’ runs for his life as locals plot Easter Crucifixion
As Easter celebrations kick off, one man is getting into the holiday spirit in an unexpected way. Eliud Simiyu, a self-proclaimed 'Messiah', has taken up residence in...
Medical Negligence on the rise in the Gambia: A Call for National Action
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu and Juliana Twumwaa Obeng
Medical Negligence on the rise in the Gambia: A Call for National Action
As...
Beware Gambians: Why Recent Bank Failures in the U.S Should Raise Red Flags Everywhere
As the saying goes, "a chain is only as strong as its weakest link." Similarly, the recent collapse of two banks in the US within three days...
Pinggu District: A valley with a value
I have been in Beijing for ten days now. It’s very close to the longest I have been away from my family. But the excitement has been...
On International Women’s Day: Success and Challenges in the Gambia
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ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: SUCCESS AND CHALLENGES IN THE GAMBIA.
The 1997 Constitution of The Gambia recognizes the fundamental rights of women as equal citizens of the...
Closing the gender gap in technological access: The key to empowering women in the...
By: George Chikondi Lwanda
As we celebrate International Women’s Day in 2023, it is important to acknowledge the progress that The Gambia has made in terms of technological...
LDC5 op-ed: ‘Keeping our promises to the world’s most vulnerable’
Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director, International Trade Centre (ITC), Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, The Gambia
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It is time to deliver on our...
17 Abdoulie Touray Way: A Beacon of Gambian Pride in the Bronx, New York
As you stroll through the bustling streets of the Bronx, New York, your attention is drawn to a sign that reads "17 Abdoulie Touray Way". You pause...
Seventh Day of the Week in Anfield
By Musa Touray
Sandu Kuwonku
According to the International Standard, Sunday is the seventh day of the week. Yesterday was Sunday. A day Liverpool scored seven, while Man United...
My first experience in Beijing
By: Talibeh Hydara
The last time I travelled, it was to Lagos, Nigeria. I said Lagos because I don’t consider Dakar ‘travel’. It’s just at the corner. It...
How much is too much when consulting an attorney?
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When a client seeks legal advice or representation from a legal Practitioner, they establish a special relationship built on trust and confidentiality. In The Gambia,...
Giss Giss Heats Up As Fans Question Panelists’ kid Gloves Approach to Bakary Badjie
The sun was setting on the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over the breathtaking scenery. Ansu Jack's voice carried over the tranquil atmosphere, signalling the start...
Beyond Words: Jordan B. Peterson’s Book ‘Beyond Order’ to be Translated into Pulaar
By: By Bully Sowe
Language is the gateway to the soul of a people, and the Fula language is no exception. It is the heartbeat of millions across Africa, pulsating...
From Sunny Skies to Diplomatic Fallout: The Sudden Expulsion of A “Lousy” UN Envoy
By: Bulli Sowe
It was Thursday evening, February 22, 2007, and tensions were running high in Jammeh's office. In a room filled with high-ranking officials, the draft to...
SATIRE: From Gucci to Tappa Lappa: How The Gambia’s Economy is Humbling Its Slay...
By: Satirist X
According to the Gambia Slay Queens Association (SQA), the recent economic downturn is a direct attack on their way of life. They claim that without the...
Black History Month: The Poet, a Gambian descent, who met George Washington in 1776
By: Bully Sowe
If Gambians ever heard her name, Phillis Wheatley would be remembered as one of their descendent. This remarkable woman, born in present-day Gambia, overcame unimaginable...
Jawara and Independence
By: Cherno Baba Jallow
With countries such as Tunisia, Morocco, Ghana, Guinea gaining autonomy from colonial rule in the 1950s, demands for Independence in Africa began to take...
Explainer: Common electoral offences you should know ahead of local government elections
Gambians go to the polls to vote for councillors, mayors, and chairpersons on April 15 and May 20, respectively, for the country’s local government elections.
Like other countries,...
Explainer: Does the Kankurang masquerade belong to only the Mandinka tribe in The Gambia,...
By Dawda Baldeh
The Kankurang masquerade is one of the famous cultural practices observed by many in The Gambia. During the Miss Gambia Pageant held on Friday, December...
Unemployment and the Paradox of an African’s Misery on Receiving Salary
By: Musa Touray
Sandu Kuwonku
Working in Africa is more often than not an egotistical exploitation of human capital at the expense of the worker. This is humorously simplified...
