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Free Momodou Sabally. Free Sheriffo Sonko. Defend Democracy!
Sheriffo Sonko Nominated Councillor for Transport at BAC & Hon. Momodou Sabally UDP Campaign Manager
By Madi Jobarteh
It is pertinent that all citizens, political parties and CSOs pay close attention to the…
Commission Of Inquiry On The Gambia Police Force
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
By Madi Jobarteh
Two young officers have lost their lives. They are from poor families and probably leaving behind young wives and children. They are most certainly the…
Attack On PIU Officers And The Press Conference
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
By Madi Jobarteh
The attack on September 12 on PIU officers resulting in three casualties is both despicable and cowardly, and the IGP must be commended for speedily apprehending…
Call For Questioning: Gambia Police Euphemism For Custodial Interrogation
By Barrister Sarjo Barrow
Building on Amanoour’s being truthful, and not neutral, reading through the official publication and public official’s timeline on Facebook, I couldn't help but wonder if TRRC…
Tribute to Alkali James Gaye
Alkali James Gaye
By Baba Galleh Jallow
Those who have read my small book, Childhood Days in Chaku Bantang have seen how I was pulled out of school over and over again by my father. Modi Mamadou…
I Don’t Need Another Country’s Passport To Be Happy
Modou Mboob, Concerned Citizen
6 years ago today, I made a post on Facebook showing my commitment & willingness to serve my country at any front. In the same vein, I showed my lack of…
Communication, Engagement, and Collaboration Are Key In Advocacy
Ousman Ceesay, Seattle, WA
By Ousman Ceesay
Communication plays a pivotal role in shaping societal attitudes and behaviors. Advocacy, especially in the context of contentious issues like ending female…
Understanding Female Circumcision and the Injury to Women’s Dignity
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
In 1994, as a journalist with Radio Gambia I had the privilege of being the first and only Gambian journalist to interview the imam who came from Mecca to consecrate the…
Government Silence over Corruption!
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
It is seven days now since Malagen published a damning story about the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Ousman Bah awarding a contract worth seven hundred thousand…
Incentives Must Go Hand in Hand with Performance
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
Barely 21 days after the NAMs were handed brand new vehicles in a so-called innovative arrangement, we now see the Minister of Justice also submit a bill before parliament to…