By Kebeli Demba Nyima, Atlanta, USA The editorial in Gambiana rightly captures the drama surrounding Ahmed Talib Bensouda’s abrupt retreat from the UDP flagbearer contest, but the deeper story lies in what comes next. And here, one must resist the temptation of easy romanticism about “going independent.” History, both British […]
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“The Gambia’s Media Crisis: When Journalism Becomes Catharsis Porn.”
by Dr. Assan Jallow. The Gambia currently does not exemplify journalism, nor does it accurately present it. Instead, it features a far more toxic variant, which I describe as ‘catharsis porn’: an eruption of anger, arrogance, and emotional displays that are misconstrued as news. This media culture is sustained not […]
The Paradox of Gambian Support for Repression in Senegal
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The Gambia is a remarkable nation, resilient, vibrant, and filled with unforgettable people. However, a troubling paradox currently shadows our civic conscience. How is it that many Gambians, who rightly denounce bad laws and flaws and excesses such as the arrest of critics and the […]
Tribute To The Late Aji Mbacho Ndong Of Old Jeshwang
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 […]
