Opinion

Dr. Omar Janneh, Gambian In The Diaspora Dr. Omar Janneh It is an understatement to say that The Gambia needs a better political culture and political leadership that is clean, competent, pragmatic,…

Members of the coalition 2026 By Journalist Hatab Fadera Since the 2021 elections, there has been intense discourse in some quarters about the need for a third force in the presidential race to…

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…