Talent to Watch: Omar Sonko, The Banjul General
By Ebrima Jaiteh, Columnist From the vibrant football streets of Old Primat in Banjul to commanding midfielders in Gambia’s top tier, Omar Sonko, alias the Banjul General, is steadily crafting…
Former Commission of Inquiry Secretary Accuses Lawmaker of Misleading Assembly
The former Secretary of the famous Janneh Commission, an inquiry that investigated the financial dealings of ex-President Yahya Jammeh, Alhaji Mamadi Kurang, has leveled accusations against Kebba Lang Fofana, a…
No to Babysit but Equal Opportunities for Women
I write to wish my fellow Gambian women residing in the country and outside of the country a happy International Women’s Day. Today is a day that calls for celebration…
Mayor Lowe: “Those who insult me are within the party”
The Mayor of Banjul City Council, Rohey Malick Lowe, has made striking revelations about the struggles she has endured within the UDP, stating that her decision to speak against certain…
Why Sonko Should Resign — Senegal Must Choose the Constitution Over Mythology
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Senegal is entering a moment of profound constitutional tension. The promise of a new political era, one built on republican discipline, institutional renewal, and civic…
The Khamenei “Martyrdom” Story Raises More Questions Than Answers
By Retired Lt Colonel Samsudeen Sarr, Former Commander of The Gambia National Army In the turbulent aftermath of the strike that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, a dramatic…
Bakary Sambou-ya Community Endures Five Days of Prolonged Power Outage
Residents of Bakary Sambou-ya community in West Coast Region, are currently decrying a prolonged power outage that has left many households struggling to preserve food and carry out basic daily…
Talent to Watch | From Wellingara to Real De Banjul: Saikou Sidibeh’s Inspiring Football Journey
By Ebrima Jaiteh, Talent to Watch Columnist In the heart of Wellingara community in the West Coast Region, where dusty fields serve as mini stadiums for highly talented young footballers,…
BAC Disburses 28 Million Dalasis to 28 Ward Councilors
In a landmark decision to towards tackling problems of waste management, environmental degradation, flooding, and lack of adequate infrastructures among others, Brikama Area Council (BAC) has today, successfully disbursed D1,000,000,000…
UTG Lecturer Secures Groundbreaking International Patent
In a groundbreaking record that contributes meaningfully to science and society, the University of The Gambia (UTG) Department of Chemistry lecturer, Lamin BS. Dibba, has secured an international patent with…