Opinion

GAMBIA: The Truth About The Gambia’s Public Debt- Dr. Ousman Gajigo

The Minister of Finance, Mr. Seedy Keita, recently appeared in the media, where he tried to spin a narrative at odds with reality regarding The Gambia’s public debt. But...

GAMBIA: Gibril Fadia Defends Kandeh as Critics Accuse Him of Political Betrayal

Political figures and political commentators have expressed sharply contrasting views over Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) leader Mama Kandeh’s decision to enter an alliance with...

GAMBIA: Political Analyst: Barrow–Kandeh Alliance Sparks Debate Over Loyalty, Money and Political Survival

Political analyst Bun Dawda has sharply criticised the newly announced alliance between the governing National People’s Party (NPP) and The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC)...

GAMBIA: Three Hazards Holding The Gambia Back: Lowering the Bar, Taking Things for Granted, and Naivety

The greatest threats to The Gambia are not merely corruption, poor leadership, or weak institutions. Beneath these visible challenges lie three deeper societal hazards...

GAMBIA: Hydara Calls for Islamic Arts in Schools to Boost Culture and Tourism

A Gambian advocate, Aba T. Hydara, has called for the introduction of Islamic arts in schools, arguing that the subject could preserve religious heritage,...

GAMBIA: IEC’s Canadian Voter-Registration Contract Raises Questions Over Transparency, Data Security and Public Trust

The Independent Electoral Commission has defended its decision to contract Electoral Services International Inc. (ESI), a Canadian company, to provide equipment and technical services...

GAMBIA: 3,713 Names Missing: AG Radio Panel Questions Public Confidence in the IEC

Public confidence in The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) came under intense scrutiny during Thursday’s edition of AG Radio’s weekly Viewpoint programme, following the...

GAMBIA: African Anti-Corruption Day 2026: EFSCRJ Calls for Integrity, Accountability and Political Will in the Fight Against Corruption

Today, 11 July, Africa commemorates African Anti-Corruption Day, observed annually to mark the adoption of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption...

GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Raises Alarm Over Growing Lawlessness in Law Enforcement

The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice welcomes the recent judgments of the Supreme Court and the Kanifing Magistrates' Court while expressing...

GAMBIA: Constitutional Invalidity, Security of Tenure and Judicial Remedies: Reflections on Modou Ceesay v Attorney General

A reflection on constitutional vacancy, the protection of independent constitutional offices, and the consequences of unconstitutional executive action. The Supreme Court’s decision in Modou Ceesay v Attorney...

GAMBIA: The Supreme Court Ruling and Constitutional Democracy

The Supreme Court's ruling of July 7 should not be viewed merely as a dispute over the President's removal of the Auditor General. Nor...

GAMBIA: Farato Is Welcome, But Accountability Matters More

Any time a government builds a school, hospital, road, or any other public facility, it is furthering the fundamental rights of citizens and fulfilling...

GAMBIA: Beyond Accountability: Lessons from The Gambia’s Commissions of Inquiry on financial Governance and Institutional Integrity

The enduring legacy of commissions of inquiry Part 1 Few constitutional mechanisms shape the institutional memory of a nation more profoundly than a commission of...

GAMBIA: Former NPP Fundraising Chairman Fanding Baldeh Quits Party, Cites Broken Promises and Governance Concerns

Former National People's Party (NPP) West Coast Regional Executive Committee member and Chairman of the party's Fundraising Committee, Fanding Baldeh, popularly known as Baldeh...

GAMBIA: Pardoning Prisoners in Violation of the Constitution

Every person elected President of the Gambia swears, upon a Holy Book and before assuming office, to uphold and defend the Constitution, invoking the...

GAMBIA: The Death of Substance: How Familiarity and Influence Are Destroying Integrity in Our Institutions

In societies striving for progress, truth and merit must sit at the head of the table. Yet across schools, boardrooms, and nations, we are...

GAMBIA: Whistleblower Alleges Financial Mismanagement and Operational Challenges at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH)

A whistleblower who works at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) has contacted Askani Gambia (AG Radio) with a series of allegations concerning...

GAMBIA: Lack of Unity Among Opposition Parties Boosts Barrow’s 2026 Chances

AG Radio anchor Salieu Njie has warned that President Adama Barrow is likely to win the 2026 presidential election – not on the basis...

GAMBIA: AG Radio Panalist Says IEC’s Corruption Record Weakens Public Trust in Electoral Integrity

AG Radio panelist Bura Dibba doubts the credibility of the IEC, as long as men like Joe Colley, Sambujang Njie, and Anthony Robert Secka...