Fatoumatta: Ghanian author Ayi Kwei Armah, in ‘The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born’ (1968), describes the chichidodo bird that detests excrement profoundly but feeds solely on maggots, which thrive best within a lavatory. This paradoxical behavior symbolizes the bird. The chichidodo, native to parts of Ghana, abhors human waste […]
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Epitaph: Academic and Former State Minister Dr. Edward Saja Sanneh
Inna lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un.The harsh reality of death is both inevitable and inescapable. Our brother and friend, Dr. Edward Saja Sanneh, who profoundly influenced countless students and academics from all walks of life, has departed for his final abode, leaving us in shock. We find ourselves at a […]
Gambia Observes World Metrology Day
The Gambia has joined countries around the world to commemorate “World Metrology Day” with the theme: “we measure today for a sustainable tomorrow”. About World Metrology Day This day was chosen in recognition of the signing of the Metre Convention on 20 May 1875 in Paris, France. This date […]
Sami women‘s group adopts NPP‘s Pa Jagne as Father
The women‘s group of Sami Pachonki in Sami District, Central River Region has on Saturday, 18th May 2024 adopted Pa Jagne of the National People‘s Party (NPP) as their Father. The outspoken NPP stalwart Pa Jagne and his entourage visited the women‘s group in Sami Pachonki where they had a short […]