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Nothing to Celebrate – The tragedy of the World Bank report on Gambia
Baboucarr Nyang, Social Justice Activist
By: Baboucarr Nyang, Social Justice Activist
MSc Development Finance
Recently the World Bank released the Gambia Economic update – Spring 2024, titled!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Continuous Harassment & Intimidation Of My Husband Must Stop
Ebrima Dibba, UDP Executive Member
By Jainaba Singhateh- Dibba
From where we came from in a very short few years, one would think we have all learned from history, that political power is transient!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Amazing Predictability of a Failed Regime- Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist formerly with ADB
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo
It is often said that insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. I believe that a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Is Barrow Tolerant and a Democrat? -Madi Jobarteh
Screenshot of some posts by a prominent Barrow supporter who has never been questioned by the police.
By Madi Jobarteh
As you read this article Ebrima Dibba continues to languish in a police cell without any!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Understanding the Cement Crisis – Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist formerly with ADB
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo
The government has started another cement crisis again. This most recent one began when the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bribing for Positive Media Coverage- Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist formerly with ADB.
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo
The recent decision by the Adama Barrow’s government to pay media companies with huge sums of money so that they can cover!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
After The OIC Summit- What Next?
Demba Ali Jawo, Former Minister Of Information
By D. A. Jawo
The much anticipated summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for the past five years, has finally come to a successful conclusion,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
OP-ED BY UNFPA THE GAMBIA REPRESENTATIVE, MS NDEYE ROSE SARR ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE…
Ndeye Rose Sarr, UNFPA Country Representative
Banjul 4th May, 2023-In celebration of International Day of the Midwife, UNFPA The Gambia honors the contributions of midwives who are indispensable professionals in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
What is a Bumper Harvest?- Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist formerly with ADB.
By : Dr. Ousman Gajigo
One of the farmer associations in the country, the Gambia Farmers Union, recently visited the National!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Some Positive Signs Of Koriteh Courtesy Call
Demba Ali Jawo, Former Minister Of Communications and Information Technology
By D. A. Jawo
Congratulations to the Banjul Muslim Elders for their annual Koriteh courtesy call on the President,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…