Opinion

Gambia First ALliance By Journalist Hatab Fadera On August 14, 2026, events at the Kairaba Beach Hotel felt like déjà vu, reminding Gambians of the historic Coalition 2016 convention that selected Adama Barrow as a…

Abdoulie Fatty, Lawyer By Abdoulie Fatty Every democratic transition eventually confronts a test more difficult than removing the old regime: whether it can dismantle the habits, attitudes and institutional…

Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Politician / Economist formerly with ADB Dr. Ousman Gajigo While attending classes is essential for education, it is not sufficient. Students need to properly learn the subject matter, particularly in…

Lawyer Abdoulie Fatty Abdoulie Fatty On 31 March 2017, barely three months into the New Gambia, I wrote in The Standard Newspaper an article titled “Gambia’s Tribal Undercurrent.” The…

By Abdoulie Fatty Author's Note The constitutional issues arising from the appointment of the Chief Justice are presently before the Supreme Court for determination. Nothing in this essay should be…

Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Political/ Economist By : Dr. Ousman Gajigo The Minister of Finance, Mr. Seedy Keita, recently appeared in the media, where he tried to spin a narrative at odds with reality regarding The…

Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Gambia For All By Dr. Ousman Gajigo The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment recently announced an agreement it signed with Pakistan for the supply of rice and…

Dr. Omar Janneh, Gambian in the Diaspora By Dr. Omar Janneh A state has a fundamental responsibility of safeguarding sovereignty, maintaining peace and stability, and protecting its…

Abdoulie Fatty, Secretary General of the Gambia Bar Association By Abdoulie Fatty Recent public discussion surrounding the qualifications for appointment to the office of Chief Justice has prompted…

Fatou Touray, Host Kerr Fatou TV Show Opinion By Fatou Touray When Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government…