Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un Tribute To The Late Aji Mbacho Ndong Of Old Jeshwang. We mourn the passing of our mother Aji Mbacho Ndong, widely called Ina, a devoted Muslim, a God-fearing woman, who returned to her Lord on 18th October 2025. Her life was a testament to […]
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Kebba Foon: A Tenacious Architect of Gambian Democracy
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In the rich tapestry of Gambian political history, specific names shine with profound significance: individuals who stood resolute when silence would have been safer, who chose courage over complacency, and who gave voice to the voiceless amid tyranny. Among these heroes, Mr. Kebba Foon emerges […]
A Collective Voice for Gender Justice: From Grassroots Action in Nigeria To Policy Impact in The Gambia
By Ousman A. Marong & Anibe Idajili The sun in Kontagora, a town in Nigeria’s Niger State, usually a strong presence, felt like a premonition of an impending violation one afternoon in March, 2025. Amina was just a four-year-old girl with innocent bright eyes until everything changed, tragically. The man […]
Separating myths from fact: How The Gambia overcame vaccine hesitancy
By Ousman A. Marong. Torn between her love for her children and fears arising from community rumours about the ‘dangers of vaccines,’ 49-year-old Fatou Manneh refused to vaccinate her children. “As a Muslim, I was concerned that the vaccine could affect my girls’ ability to bear children,” the mother of […]

