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The Gambia’s Self- Inflicted Slump In Press Freedom Index
Demba Ali Jawo
Demba Ali Jawo, Former Minister of Information
By: Demba Ali Jawo
The reports that The Gambia’s ranking in this year’s World Press Freedom Index has slumped from 5th to 11th position in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Food Theft Scandal At State House- Whither Security?
Demba Ali Jawo
Dembo Ali Jawo, Former Information Minister
By D. A. Jawo
The recent revelations of theft of food stocks from the State House by two officers of the Senegalese military contingent in The!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
My Opinion On The The Press Release By The Gambia Armed Forces- Nyang Njie
Njie Njie, Economist and Social Commentator
By NJIE Njie- Economist/ Social Commentator
I respect and recognize the army and its role in maintaining peace and national security of the Gambia. This is a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
A Rebuttal To GAF’s Clumsy Press Release
Lt. Colonel (Rtd) Samsudeen Sarr
By Lt. Colonel (Rtd) Samsudeen Sarr
One is often advised never to wrestle with a pig—you both get dirty, but the pig enjoys it. And yet, when the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Political Parties are National Institutions and Must Uphold Good Governance Norms
Madi Jobarteh is a Gambian human rights activist
First, I wish to commend Alhagie Mamadi Kurang and Aminata Correa and other PDOIS members who have come out to speak to the governance and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Correa Conviction And The Transitional Justice Process- D A Jawo
Demba Ali Jawo, Former Minister Of Information
By D. A. Jawo
There is no doubt that most Gambians welcome the trial and conviction of former Jungler Michael Sang Correa in the United States for acts of torture, which!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
How To Fight Toxic Political Rhetoric In The Gambia
Hon. Mai Ahmad Fatty, GMC Party Leader
OP ED By Mai Ahmad Fatty
In the journey of building a peaceful and prosperous nation, truth must never be sacrificed on the altar of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Failure in Agriculture: Forgotten Groundnut Farmers- Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist Formerly with ADB
Last week, I visited several regions of the country. I was shocked to learn that there are still numerous farmers who have not received payment for!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Exposing President Barrow’s Political Manipulation Through The National Muslim Elders Advisory…
Tombong Saidy, UDP Communications
By Tombong Saidy - UDP
In a move that raises serious concerns about the politicization of religion, President Adama Barrow and his KERENG KAFFOO government!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
US – China Tariff War: A Futile Battle With Global Consequences- Tombong Saidy
Tombong Saidy- UDP Communications
Opinion By Tombong Saidy
The ongoing tariff war between the United States and China is a classic case of "when two elephants fight, the grass suffers." The US!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…