The Fall of the White Stallion: Can the NPP Avoid Extinction?
As the sun sets on The Gambia's political landscape, one cannot help but wonder whether the once-galloping National People's Party (NPP) has lost its spark. Since winning...
HELLO MR PRESIDENT… No Medicine in Our Hospitals…
Health, it is said, is wealth. There is a cliche that says 'A healthy nation is a wealthy nation'. Thus, if any country wishes to develop, it...
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...
Gambia’s Porosity to the Inflow of Untested Medications: Not for Health, for Wealth, but...
By: Musa Touray
Sandu Kuwonku
For a country deeply enmeshed in economic hardship and struggling to propel its population to some millions, infant mortality is one of...
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...
Analyzing Claims & Accusations: The Ruling NPP and the Kuntaur Area Council Debacle
By: Bakary J Janneh
In recent times, the Kuntaur Area Council (KAC) has found itself at the center of controversy, with allegations and blame directed towards the ruling...
Over Land Allocation To Cabinet Ministers: Samsudeen Sarr Defends Lands Minister
By Samsudeen Sarr
It is crystal clear that there is a calculated and dishonest campaign perpetuated on social media by certain disgruntled elements but in particular by Mr....
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...
Letter to President Barrow from a concerned citizen
I am a concerned citizen who wishes nothing for our beloved Gambia, but peace, prosperity and tranquillity.
The video montage making rounds on social media purportedly showing President...
6 African Football Stars Competing Against Senegalese Superstar Mane in Ivory Coast for AFCON...
By: Dawda Baldeh
As the African continent eagerly awaited the kickoff of 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, here is a list of six African football...
OPINION: Hypocrisy is shaming the regression of this country at all levels
By: Matida Jallow
There is no doubt that if Mayor Talib Bensouda had failed woefully they would have associated this failure with the party, as UDP is still...
OPINION: I am in genuine solidarity with the United Democratic Party (UDP)
Opinion:
By: Modou Mboob
With this write-up, I wish to express my unwavering solidarity with The Gambia's main opposition party, UDP. The recent arrest and witch-hunting occasioned against top...
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...
Memo to President Macky SALL
By Katim S Touray, PhD
His Excellency, President Macky SALL of the Republic of Senegal
Avenue Léopold Sédar Senghor,
Dakar, SENEGAL
Your Excellency, President Sall,
First, allow me to express my sincere...
Election race in the Gambia: Islamic views on electing leaders and the onus of...
On Saturday, May 20th, the Gambia will go to the polls to elect, and decide whether to maintain the incumbent mayors, in BCC (Banjul City Council) and...
Sir Dawda’s legacy sold by Gambia government
Opinion
By: Omar Malmo Sambou
The already fragmented and isolated Monkey Park is set to be a neighbour to a state-of-art embassy after its initial destruction of a part...
I Don’t Need Another Country’s Passport To Be Happy
By: Modou Mboob
6 years ago today, I made a post on Facebook showing my commitment & willingness to serve my country at any front. In the same...
Why NPP Should Look Beyond Sheriffo Sonko for its BAC Chairman Candidate
As the old adage goes, "where there's smoke, there's fire." In this op-ed for The Fatu Network, we delve into the political landscape of the Brikama Area...
In Communion with History: Of Lady Fanta Basse, Of Sir Farimang, Of Love and...
Photo: Lady Aja Fanta Basse Sanyang and Sir Farimang Singhateh, Courtesy of the Singhateh/Jawara family.
In Communion with Lady Aja Fanta Basse. While researching my ‘Communion with History’ series,...
Re: Examining a potential class-action civil case arising after toxic cough syrups were given...
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OPINION
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A. Introduction
On 05 October 2022, the World Health Organization (‘WHO’) issued a medical product alert which referred to four cough syrups found in The Gambia which...
