Opinion
GAMBIA: The Battle over Narrative and Space
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay once said that Madi Jobarteh is an idle and bitter man. When I founded the EF Small Centre, he said it...
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GAMBIA: Detachment, Disinformation or Dishonesty or All of the Above
Here is Pres. Barrow speaking at the NPP rally in Brikama on Saturday, June 20. On the issue of electricity, the President has once...
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GAMBIA: The Mafia
In the ever-evolving world of politics, many leaders begin their journey with integrity and noble intentions. They come armed with vision, patriotism, and a...
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GAMBIA: Activism Is the Way Forward: The GALA Way
For 34 years, I have worked in the media, government, international organizations, and civil society, where I have spent most of my professional life....
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GAMBIA: Concerns Raised Over Alleged Unlawful Evictions and Rising Insecurity in The Gambia
The Gambia, a country with a reputation for peace, friendly people and a growing economy, has long been one of the most stable and...
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GAMBIA: Blackouts and Hardship: The Wrong Time for a State House Football Party
Football is a passion that transcends millions of people across the globe and there is nothing wrong with celebrating the triumph of a favorite...
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GAMBIA: What is the Purpose of the State House?
President Adama Barrow's decision to host a celebration for supporters of Arsenal Football Club at State House in Banjul raises an important question that...
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GAMBIA: The Party at State House: A Mockery of Gambia’s Suffering
By a Concerned Citizen
In a display of sheer tone-deafness and staggering arrogance, President Adama Barrow recently converted the State House—the highest office of our...
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GAMBIA: Forensic Lab Scandal: Summon the Former and Current Interior Ministers
In July 2017, a grand ceremony was held at the Ministry of the Interior where then Interior Minister Mai Ahmad Fatty signed a multimillion-dollar...
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GAMBIA: The Concept of Coalition Misunderstood: A Governance Perspective on Power, Purpose, and Responsibility
In every electoral cycle, a familiar pattern emerges as general elections approach, opposition parties begin a hurried courtship, speaking the language of unity and...
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GAMBIA; Government’s Suspension of ID Card and Driver’s License Issuance Raises Important Questions
The Government of The Gambia has announced a temporary suspension of the issuance of National Identification Cards and Driver's Licenses from 9th June until...
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GAMBIA: Operationalize The Gambia’s Anti-Corruption Commission Now
The primary legislation is clear: The Anti-Corruption Act, 2023 was passed by the National Assembly to establish a robust legal framework to prevent, investigate,...
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GAMBIA: The Gambia’s Power Crisis: How Government Failure Keeps the Nation in Darkness
For years Gambians have suffered from repeated power cuts, broken appliances, stalled businesses and sleepless nights, all while being told that help is on...
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GAMBIA: Seedy Njie’s Apology Is a Fraud: Bigotry, Political Intolerance, and Abuse of Power Cannot Be Excused
In his conversation with Omar P. Jallow and others, Seedy Njie made deeply contemptuous references to two identities: Mandinka and UDP. His questions and...
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GAMBIA: Disinformation and Exploitation of Global Surveys by the Ministry of Information
On June 2nd, the Ministry of Information issued a press release about the global prosperity index released by Business Insider Africa and based on...
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GAMBIA: Declaring Barrow “Not Corrupt” Defies the Facts, Ebrima G Sankareh
Either Ebrima G. Sankareh does not understand corruption, or, like many African technocrats before him, he has chosen to defend and normalize the very...