Opinion
“I did not defend Hamat” Former Interior Minister Said
I did not defend Hamat. I defended my views on Hamat's perceived offensive statement. My politics is based on facts, principle and the truth. Just because many people adopted the position that "dirimo" or rat refers to Mandingkas, that doesn't [...]
GDC Surrenders To UDP- Seedy Njie
As the campaign enters into the final stage in the Niamina West by-election, a former APRC National Assembly member and now a strong supporter of President Barrow’s NPP, has told a rally that the Gambia Democratic Congress has been surrendered [...]
“I have no doubt that after the 2021 presidential election, political parties like the UDP and GDC will die a natural death.” Seedy Njie
Seedy Njie, former APRC National Assembly member and now a strong supporter of National People’s Party (NPP) said the just concluded by-election held in Niamina West and Kerr Jarga has proven that the United Democratic Party and Gambia Democratic Congress [...]
Government Encouraged To Probe The Rapid Increase Of Fake Real Estate Agents
Two Gambian victims of real estate fraud, land grabbing or contract breaching, have urged the government to thoroughly investigate the issue of sham real estate snowballing in the country. “The proliferation of real estate scammers who prey on innocent homebuyers [...]
OUSMAN GAKU: Public Policy Specialist and Youth Activist, Condemns The Rising Number of Cyber Bullying in The Gambia and It’s Effects On The Youth
Cyberbullying is a global public policy issue, thus, its current growth in the Gambia worth serious considerations. The recent attack on one of the prominent journalists in the Gambia is uncalled for and should be condemned by all. Looking at [...]
Danish Minister’s Comment On Sex Before Marriage Angers Muslims
Mattias Tesfaye, Danish Foreign Affairs and Integration Minister, Danish has caused outrage among the Muslim world for suggesting Imams and community leaders should publicly support the “right” for women to have sex before marriage. Mattias Tesfaye reportedly said in a [...]
Tallinding Farokono Vendors Urges K.M.C To Accelerate The Market Construction
Although they welcomed the initiative to standardize their market after almost a decade, however, the women of Tallinding Gilipity Kunda market vendors, called on the government of the day, particularly Kanifing Municipal Council, to swiftly come to their aid and [...]
Richard Chenge Denies Receiving Bribe From Silaba Samateh
The former Director of Public Prosecution of the Gambia Richard Chenge has denied allegations by Silaba Samateh that he received a bribe of over one million dalasis from him in exchange for bail. Mr Chenge described the allegations as a [...]
Sex Workers Should Not Be Rob Of Support Because Of Their Profession- Imam Leigh
The famous Imam of Kanifing Mosque Imam Baba Leigh, has added his voice on the controversial topic currently making rounds on social media. According to him, commercial sex workers should not be rob of any financial assistance because of their [...]
Policy Recommendations To Curb Cyberbullying in The Gambia
In response to his last article on the rising number of cyberbullying in the Gambia and its effects on the youth, Ousman Gaku put up some policy recommendations to curb cyberbullying in the Gambia and beyond. As it may be [...]