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In Support of the Women’s Bill and Hon. Touma Njai
Madi Jobarteh Human Rights Activist
It is with sadness and disappointment to notice the many voices seeking to impugn the ongoing constitutional amendment process aimed at catering for more seats for women and persons with disabilities…
The IGP Should Raid the Central Bank and Make Arrests
Buah SaidyGovernor Central Bank of The Gambia
By Madi Jobarteh
First of all, kudos to The Alkamba Times for breaking the massive corruption at the Central Bank of the Gambia through money laundering. Indeed, the Gambian media is…
In Memory of My Wife Maimuna Sey-Jawo
Maimuna Sey - Jawo
By Momodou Jawo
A few weeks ago, the 22nd of January to be specific, I lost my wife, and my daughters lost their mother to the cold and cruel hands of death. I am still struggling to deal with the rupture;…
Tribute to Ambassador Paschall, An Outstanding Diplomat with Deep and Genuine Love for The Gambia
Ambassador Carl Paschall II
By Hatab Fadera
Ambassador Carl Paschall II arrived in The Gambia in March 2019, taking over the baton from Ambassador Pat Alsup, an equally amazing Ambassador who oversaw the first two years…
The Violations in Foni Require National Assembly Intervention. Urgently.
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
It is utterly unacceptable that the Gambia Government would allow foreign forces to enter the country to engage in warfare and then abduct Gambian citizens to transport them across the border and…
5 things about Bakary Papa Gassama that should delight every Gambian and inspire every football…
Gambian Born International referee Bakary Papa Gassama
By Famara Fofana
Gambia’s Bakary Gassama is set to officiate today ’s semi-final clash between Egypt and Cameroon. In the build-up to…
Mai Fatty Urges Defence Authorities To Protect Foni
Mai Ahmed FattyGambia Moral Congress Leader & Former interior Minister
By Buba Gagigo
The leader of Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) and former Interior Minister, Mai Ahmed Fatty urged the Gambia’s defence authorities to immediately…
Message of Optimism, Hope, and Gratitude for The Gambia by Richard Carl Paschall-U.S. Ambassador to…
Ambassador R. Carl Paschall
By R. Carl Paschall, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of The Gambia
As I prepare to depart The Gambia after nearly three years, it is difficult to say goodbye and leave the Smiling…
Pa Modou Faal. The Gentle Journalist.
Pa Modou Faal Gambian Journalist
By Madi Jobarteh
It is with unfathomable sadness and grief that I learnt of the untimely demise of my dear brother Pa Modou Faal and his colleagues Musa Ndow and Kawsu Bayo. May Allah The Almighty…
5 reasons to be excited about Gambia @ Afcon 2021
Famara Fofana
By Famara Fofana
As the Gambia readies itself to face West African neighbours Mauritania in Wednesday’s Group F clash which will mark ourfirst ever Africa Cup of Nations appearance, here…