Dear Mr President, I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of our beloved nation. It is with great unease that I have noticed a significant increase in crime over the past few months. As a responsible citizen, I feel that it is my duty to bring this matter […]
Human Rights
Free Momodou Sabally. Free Sheriffo Sonko. Defend Democracy!
It is pertinent that all citizens, political parties and CSOs pay close attention to the growing weaponization of laws and institutions in this country thus posing clear and present danger to democracy and human rights. The detention of Momodou Sabally and Sheriffo Sonko of UDP in the wake of the […]
The Shooting Incident: IGP Abdoulie Sanyang Encourages Public Cooperation In The Manhunt
The Inspector General of Police, Abdoulie Sanyang, and the Senior Management of The Gambia Police Force offer their heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims affected by the recent incident, which tragically claimed the lives of two police officers and left one in critical condition at the hospital. The […]
Understanding Female Circumcision and the Injury to Women’s Dignity
In 1994, as a journalist with Radio Gambia I had the privilege of being the first and only Gambian journalist to interview the imam who came from Mecca to consecrate the State House Mosque. One of my questions to him was about the position of female circumcision in Islam. His […]