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The Ominous Echoes of History: Gambia is at a crossroads again.
Ousman Ceesay, Seattle, WA
By Ousman Ceesay
In his iconic address in Iowa, President Barack Obama urged his audience with a powerful message: "We are the people we've been waiting for." This statement underscores the…
Adama Barrow’s Dictatorial Wings Must be Cut!
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
By Madi Jobarteh
The remarks by Pres. Adama Barrow at the opening of the NPP regional bureau in Wassu (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efJPKF-9p8U) should…
Basic and Secondary Education are the Foundation. WASSCE Results 2023!
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
By Madi Jobarteh
The future of the Gambia is uncertain if not bleak if we should go by the results from the West African Senior School Certificate Examination…
The Debate On FGM- Wither The Political Will?
Demba Ali Jawo, Former Minister of Communications and Information Technology.
By D. A. Jawo
The raging debate on the pros and cons of FGM/Female Circumcision and the call by some people for the repeal of the…
President Adama Barrow Must Defend And Not Damage Democracy
H.E Adama Barrow, President Of The Gambia
By Madi Jobarteh
These are yet another case of irresponsible and dangerous speech by the President that the Gambian people must confront. It is incitement to violence…
Intimidation And Harrasment Tactics Must Stop In This Country
Madi Jobarteh
By Madi Jobarteh
Intimidation and Harassment Tactics Must Stop in this Country.
The manner of arrest and detention of citizen journalist Bakary Mankajang should worry all citizens to raise their voices…
September 22, The Day The Draft Constitution was Killed!
President Adama Barrow & Dawda Jallow Minister Of Justice
By Madi Jobarteh
In 2018 the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) was created for the purpose of writing a new constitution for the Gambia…
Between The Police And Government Spokesperson There Must Be Accountability
Ebrima G Sankareh, Government Spokesperson
By Madi Jobarteh
The so-called clarification by the Gambia Police Force that the unfounded comments made by Government Spokesperson Ebrima Sankareh soon after the September…
Free Momodou Sabally. Free Sheriffo Sonko. Defend Democracy!
Sheriffo Sonko Nominated Councillor for Transport at BAC & Hon. Momodou Sabally UDP Campaign Manager
By Madi Jobarteh
It is pertinent that all citizens, political parties and CSOs pay close attention to the…
Commission Of Inquiry On The Gambia Police Force
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
By Madi Jobarteh
Two young officers have lost their lives. They are from poor families and probably leaving behind young wives and children. They are most certainly the…