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Opinion: It would be prudent for Yahya Jammeh to refrain from participating in active politics and concentrate on resolving his legal issues pertaining to the crimes against humanity committed under his rule

As a citizen of the Gambia, former President Yahya Jammeh possesses the constitutional right to voice his opinions. Nevertheless, given his status as an ex-head of state, it would be prudent for him to refrain from participating in active politics and instead concentrate on resolving his legal issues before an […]

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Good Book:ARNOLD HUGHES, DAVID PERFECT. A Political History of the Gambia, 1816–1994

I highly recommend this exceptional book to all Gambians for their home libraries due to its rich content on the political history of the Gambia, from colonial times to self-rule, and from pre-independence to post-independence, including the military intervention that disrupted the Gambia’s longstanding democratic tradition. “A Political History of […]

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Gambia: Unfair Recommendation on NAWEC Staff

In February 2023, it was reported in the media that the Government signed performance contracts with three state-owned enterprises (SOEs), namely GPA, GNPC and SSHFC. Then in December 2023, it was again reported that the Government signed another performance contract with four more SOEs, namely GPPC, GIA, GamPost, and the […]

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Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. This week marks seven years since the Gambian community and press fraternity have been mourning the loss of The Gambia’s Daily Observer

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. This week marks seven years since the Gambian community and press fraternity have been mourning the loss of The Gambia’s Daily Observer, Gambia Fatoumatta: This week marks the seventh anniversary of the Daily Observer’s closure, which signifies a setback for press freedom under President […]