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Criminal Investigation Should Open for the Death of 66 Children
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist.
The death of 66 children due to kidney failure potentially linked to four contaminated medicines require urgent criminal investigation. The WHO has today issued an alert confirming the…
The CA/NPP Alliance – Another Marriage of Convenience?
Demba Ali Jawo , Former Minister Of Communications & Information Technology.
By D. A. Jawo
The recent not quite surprising decision of the Citizens Alliance (CA) to form an “alliance” with the ruling National People’s…
Alagie Barrow: Who Wrote Adama Barrow’s Speech?
Alagie Barrow, Former Director Of Research & Investigations TRRC - Gambia.
I’m not holding my breath on this but whoever wrote that speech for my Bandam should be fired. It’s not that the speech is necessarily terrible, it…
Opinion: The New Central Bank Policy Directive; Too Late To Rescue The Sinking Titanic
Ebrima JarraBSc; Islamic Banking and Economics
Pessimism, fear, and uncertainty among consumers and businesses in the country due to the excessive public sector exuberance over the past years has led to an overheated economy and…
Gambia Politico: Why We Mourn The Queen
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll
By Yanks Darboe
To my Pan African Gambians, who wondered why we mourn the Queen or abhorred the Gambians living in Britain mourning the death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II! Let me try to…
“Our Educational System Is Not Fit For Purpose” – UTG Lecturer Essa Njie
Essa NjieUTG Political Science Lecturer
By Landing Ceesay
Political Science Lecturer, University of the Gambia (UTG), Mr. Essa Njie said Gambia's education system is 'not fit for purpose', as it produces job seekers,…
Opinion: Europe is Africa’s partner for building our joint future
Josep Borrell, EU Representative For Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
I am traveling this week to Africa, a vibrant continent that ispreparing its future: pushing ahead the digital…
Opinion: Mr. President Save The Nation
Omar S. H. DrammehHistory Major,University of The Gambia(Photo: Omar S. H. Drammeh)
Dear Mr. President,
Let me first commend you for your valuable achievement of recent. The 30% salary increment is laudable. You indeed did…
A Worrisome Silence From The IEC
Alieu Momar Njai, Chairman IEC.
By D. A. Jawo
While most people no doubt welcome the recent press release from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) requiring all registered political parties to hold their biennial…
Opinion: Reforms That Can Move Gambia In The Right Direction
Yahya N Darboe, USA.
Our focus should be on a step-by-step administrative reform of our institutions. The laws of the nation need to be changed to allow for effective running of our invaluable institutions to allow for efficiency…