Editorial

On Africa’s growing waste!

Africa’s rapid population growth, increasing economic activities, and ever-expanding urbanisation have resulted in unprecedented augmenting of waste materials. Subsequently, this has led to expanding risky waste material sites because the waste pollution from these sites has reached a state of emergency across the African continent.

Jul 22, 2026

Democracy won’t save itself - the youth must claim it!

As The Gambia counts down to the 2026 presidential election, the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has rolled out youth engagement initiative aimed at empowering youth civic consciousness.

Jul 21, 2026

GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT : GAMCEL-YCELL Partnership: A Defining Moment for Gambia; Border Crisis

Mr President, the formal transfer of an 80% stake in GAMCEL to YCELL, together with a commitment to invest D6.1 billion in network modernisation, represents one of the most significant public-private partnership transactions undertaken in The Gambia’s telecommunications sector in recent decades. The agreement seeks to revive a once-prominent national operator through major investment in 4G/LTE and 5G infrastructure, digital platforms, operational systems, and institutional renewal.

Jul 20, 2026

Promoting nature-based tourism to improve wildlife conservation!

Wildlife is an essential resource for ecosystem balance, yet natural and anthropogenic forces in Southern Africa threaten its conservation. Due to wildlife over-exploitation, fauna conservation is at an embryonic stage in Southern Africa, and achieving ecological-related sustainable development goals is difficult in the region.

Jul 17, 2026

Indiscriminate waste dumping a cause of concern!

The recent surge in the level indiscriminate waste disposable especially within designated forest parts within parts of The Greater Banjul Area West Region is a cause of concern. Commuters especially those from Brikama end would attest to the fact Nyambai Forest is now becoming a preferred choice where unscrupulous people normally sneak and dump their waste illegally.

Jul 16, 2026

On Gambia-Indonesia Joint Communiqué!

The second session of the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) between the Government of the Republic of The Gambia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia has successfully ended on a high note, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to prioritising key areas including agriculture and food security.

Jul 15, 2026

Luxury tourism is a risky strategy for African economies!

Luxury tourism aims to attract high-spending tourists to stay at premium resorts and lodges or visit exclusive attractions. It’s a strategy that’s being adopted widely by governments around the world and also in African countries.

Jul 14, 2026

GOOD MORNING, MR PRESIDENT: Executive Decisions and the Supreme Court: A Constitutional Milestone for Gambia

Mr President, the recent Supreme Court judgment in the case involving former Auditor General Modou Ceesay represents one of the most consequential constitutional decisions in The Gambia’s democratic era. Beyond the personal outcome for Mr. Ceesay, the judgment reinforces the enduring principle that executive authority is subject to the Constitution and the rule of law.

Jul 13, 2026

Beyond aid, the Global South’s path to collective self-reliance 

At China Agricultural University this week, the conversation was not about charity, nor about waiting for solutions to arrive from elsewhere. It was about transformation, ownership, and what young people from the Global South can build together. 

Jul 10, 2026

Security Sector Reforms are key in any democratic dispensation! 

Eight years after dictatorship, The Gambia is still teaching its security services one basic lesson: you serve the law, not the ruler.

Jul 9, 2026

Innovations in Africa’s Waste Material Management!

Africa’s rapid population growth, increasing economic activities, and ever-expanding urbanisation have resulted in unprecedented augmenting of waste materials.

Jul 8, 2026

Renewable energy: Powering a safer and prosperous future!

Energy is at the heart of the climate challenge – and key to the solution.

Jul 7, 2026

GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT: Protecting the Integrity of Gambian Identity Documents

Mr President, the recent exposure in the United Kingdom of a criminal network allegedly involved in the trafficking and manipulation of Gambian passports should concern every Gambian. Although the offences occurred outside our borders, the implications for The Gambia are serious and far-reaching.

Jul 6, 2026

Advancing the use of AI in education in Africa!

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to address some of the biggest challenges in education. AI can support individualized education, students with disabilities, first   language learning, curricula development and school-level administrative tasks. However, AI can also perpetuate pre-existing structural inequalities and bias in school systems, widen the digital divide and, in particular for minors, create privacy concerns.  

Jul 3, 2026

Rural Farming for Adaptation and Resilience in West Africa!

Across West Africa, rural farming communities are facing one of the hardest tests of our time. Climate change is no longer a distant threat or a scientific forecast.

Jul 2, 2026

Mitigating climate change!

Climate change presents one of the greatest challenges of the 21st Century. 

Jul 1, 2026

Water, Dignity and Ownership – Essau Newtown’s D5M Lesson for All of Us!

It is a popular saying that water is life. And without it , there is no life. This goes to show the indispensable and importance of water in supporting life on this earth.

Jun 30, 2026

GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT: The SOE Turnaround Is Commendable, But Service Delivery Must Remain the Ultimate Test

Mr President, the recent dividend signing ceremony at the State House, where six State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) collectively paid D137 million in dividends to Government, marks a significant milestone in The Gambia’s public sector reform journey. The event deserves national recognition and commendation.

Jun 29, 2026