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M.A. Ceesay, former research director at Central Bank of The Gambia-Momodou Sabally
It was a jolting moment of disbelief when I learnt of the demise of Momodou Ceesay, Wednesday, through social media. The Gambia has lost...
A faithful Cuban doctor defending life in The Gambia
By MSc. Maria InesAlvarez Garay and Dr.Angela Otero Mustelier (*)
"To graduate as a doctor is to open the doors of a long road that...
How a populist imam is shaking up Mali’s politics
By Paul Melly
Brushing aside any concern about coronavirus, huge crowds are sustaining a campaign of mass protest across Mali, demanding the resignation of the...
Ebou Momar Taal remembered by Alhagie Ba Musa Trawally
Today, June 30th 2020 marks the first anniversary of the passing away of my dear friend and compatriot, Ebou Momar Taal.
Before proceeding to narrate...
UN support to COVID-19 response in The Gambia Part 1: Community Engagement
By Rohey Samba
There are no doubts that COVID-19 is the greatest test of our times. Oblivious of race, status, geography or distinction, Covid-19 portends...
Gambian polity and aestheticization of poverty
With Alhassan Darboe
The topic for today's column is inspired by the Gambian anesthetization and aestheticization of poverty. Of mediocrity, ofcharity and of false generosity...
Gambia: Truth Commission’s searches for the disappeared
With Mustapha K Darboe
On April 19, 2019, Yundum Barracks, a military encampment 40 minutes' drive from Banjul, was a setting of an unusual activity....
On bards and bardology: Epistle to the Oracle Part 1
Omar, the wordsmith; thou Oracle of our times,
I salute you and hail you for the razzmatazz you have recently ushered into Gambian social media...
Karpowership extends help to provincial Gambians
Energy generating company Karpowership on Thursday presented rice and sugar to authorities in the North Bank and Lower River regions.
The presentations came a day...
Gambia: From a democracy to dictatorship and now a kakistocracy
With Alhassan Darboe
Prior to her so-called independence, The Gambia suffered many years of British colonialism, exploitation, and neglect. She was used and bastardized in...
BCC mid-term report 2018–2020
In May 2018, history was made in Banjul. For the first time a woman was elected Mayor amid stiff competition from both fellow female...
Ten tips on COVID-19 you need to know
By China Medical Team
in The Gambia
At present, the COVID-19 epidemic is spreading rapidly around the world, and the international fight against the epidemic...
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Climate change
By Bintou
Jawara
Walking firm on the ground feels nice, doesn't it?
That life giving oxygen from the tree feels great, doesn't it?
That cool breeze from...
GAMBIA PICKS PROVISIONAL SQUAD FOR GABON…. concern over player availability due to covid-19 restrictions
Gambia Coach Tom Saintfiet has picked about 40 players, which he would trim to 23 for next month's double-header against Gabon.
The long provisional list...
Two decades of a shared journey toward new heights in the new era
By Chinese State Councilor
and Foreign Minister Wang Yi
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)....
My father ...
By Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
The man didn't relent in his quest to take me from my uncles. On the next day, he came back to...