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World a ‘virtual tinderbox’ for catastrophic levels of severe malnutrition in…
Soaring food prices driven by the war in Ukraine and pandemic-fuelled budget cuts set to drive up both need for, and cost of life-saving therapeutic food treatment, the…
Gambia needs a stronger focus on nutrition to improve food security
By David Kujabi, Communiation Officer FAO
In the Gambia, malnutrition is a major health issue. In four of the seven regions of the country (Basse, Janjangbure, Kuntaur and Mansa Konko), eight percent of the population are…
Opinion: We need a Cabinet with Integrity!
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist.
In the swearing ceremony of the new Cabinet members both the President and Vice President made very good speeches. They condemned corruption and malfeasance and re-echoed the very purpose of public…
Opinion: Gambians Welcome New Cabinet, But…..
Demba Ali Jawo, Former Minister MOICI
By D. A. Jawo
President Adama Barrow has finally appointed and sworn-in his long anticipated cabinet and the reaction had to a large extent been positive. With the exception of Hamat Bah and…
Opinion: Urgent Need To Profile Public And Civil Servants On Institutional Websites
By Baboucarr Camara
By Baboucarr Camara
The Gambia we once knew devoid of impersonation, conspiracy, and wanton need to dine at the gallery of kings and queens without a dime is gone! For reasons beyond my understanding and common…
Opinion: Why it’s still important to get vaccinated against Covid-19
Gordon Jonathan Lewis, UNICEF The Gambia
By Gordon Jonathan Lewis, UNICEF The Gambia Representative
The Ministry of Health is launching the fourth national vaccination campaign against Covid-19 on 9th May, and this represents an…
Opinion: Presidential Koriteh Threats!
Pasamba Jaw, Gambian Activist Based In The USA.
By: Pasamba Jow, Coach
On August 19th, 2012, President Jammeh, during his famous “I will eat pork and drink alcohol” meeting with the Banjul Elders and the SIC, threatened to execute…
Essa Njie: Barrow’s Attack on Madi Jobarteh is an affront to democracy, and free speech
Essa Njie, Political Science Lecturer at the University.
By Landing Ceesay
Essa Njie, a Political Science Lecturer at the University of the Gambia said the verbal attack by President Barrow on Madi Jobarteh is an affront to democracy…
Opinion: Beyond Our NPP’s Baptism of Fire, Who Controls The Gambia’s 6th Legislature?
Prince Bubacarr Aminata Sankanu
By Prince Bubacarr Aminata Sankanu
“And do not lose hope in the mercy of Allah, for no one loses hope in Allah’s mercy except those with no faith.” (Quran, Surat Yusuf. 12:87).
Retrospectively, the…
President Barrow On Madi Jobarteh-Whither The “Never Again” Mantra?
Demba Ali Jawo, Former Minister MOICI
By D. A. JawoPresident Adama Barrow has no doubt gained quite a lot of experience during his past five years in office. He is certainly no longer the rookie head of state that he was when he newly…