Editorial

Tackling fake medicines in Africa!

A fifth of medicines in Africa could be substandard or fake, according to a major research project, raising the alarm over a problem that could be contributing to the deaths of countless patients.

Oct 1, 2026

On gov’t digital Duty Waiver Application System!

For years, the words "duty waiver" in The Gambia have been synonymous with delay, opacity, and frustration. Files moving from desk to desk; Ministry to Ministry. Weeks turning into months while business costs rising while papers gather dust.

Sep 30, 2026

Desertification and land degradation in Africa!

Desertification, land degradation and drought are among Africa’s most pressing development challenges. They undermine food security, reduce biodiversity and ecosystem services, increase pressure on water resources, weaken livelihoods and constrain economic growth. An estimated 65% of Africa’s productive land is degraded, making the continent particularly vulnerable to the impacts of drought and climate change.

Sep 29, 2026

GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT: Let Enterprise, Not Politics, Become the Pathway to Prosperity

Mr President, “When politics becomes more lucrative than business and industry, everyone wants to become a politician.” Mr President, this observation raises an important policy question for The Gambia: What economic behaviour are our institutions encouraging?

Sep 28, 2026

Indiscriminate sand mining!

Indiscriminate extraction of natural resources, under the current economic development model, could render Earth unlivable if left unchecked.

Sep 25, 2026

Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than the global average!

For over three decades, satellites orbiting Earth have measured the height of the ocean surface with remarkable precision. These measurements are crucial because changes in ocean height are one of the clearest indicators of how our planet is responding to climate change. Rising ocean surfaces signal warming temperatures, melting ice and shifting ocean currents.

Sep 24, 2026

Peace is not silence — it is justice in Action!

The Gambia recently joined commemorations marking the 45th International Day of Peace, with renewed calls for promoting peace and social cohesion.

Sep 23, 2026

Dealing with new security threats in Africa!

The African continent has made great strides in reducing the number of violent conflicts since the end of the Cold War. Simultaneously, however, the nature of security threats has substantially changed. This requires new regional and international responses to strengthening the security of African citizens.

Sep 22, 2026

GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT: Understanding Leadership Styles and Their Relevance to National Development

Mr President, leadership is one of the most critical factors determining the success or failure of nations, institutions, businesses, and communities. Throughout history, scholars have identified various leadership styles, each with distinct strengths and limitations. Effective leaders understand that no single style is suitable for every situation; rather, they adapt their approach according to circumstances and the people they lead.

Sep 21, 2026

Africa’s energy crisis is Not the grid!

Sep 18, 2026

Literary is not just about reading, it is about opportunity!

A Book in the hand is worth more than a phone in the pocket. Unique Foundation and Book Aid International did not just mark International Literacy Day. They reminded us of a quiet crisis and a simple solution.

Sep 17, 2026

Improved climate forecasts alone won't protect Africa's poorest farmers!

As Africa prepares for the arrival of a powerful El Niño weather event, an international team of researchers led by the University of Sydney and Imperial College London has found that access to improved forecasts alone will not protect many of the region's poorest livestock farmers from the impacts of climate change.

Sep 16, 2026

After decades, Budung residents gets new water project

For residents of Bundung, Tallinding, Abuko, Lamin Daranka and Jambur, the announcement by NAWEC on Friday was more than a project launch. It was hope, after 20 to 40 years of low pressure, dry taps, and sleepless nights.

Sep 15, 2026

GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT: Protect Public Order While Solving the Electricity Crisis

Mr President, the electricity crisis confronting The Gambia has reached a point where it is no longer simply a technical problem. It has become an economic, social and increasingly public-order challenge.

Sep 14, 2026

Focus on the rise in Gambia!

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, tend to be of long duration and are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors.

Sep 10, 2026

No girl should miss class because of her period!

For too long, the conversation about girls’ education in The Gambia has skipped one basic fact: if a school has no water, no toilet, and no pads, a girl will stay home.

Sep 9, 2026

A Drill today can save lives tomorrow!

On Saturday, the Kotu Stream ran with panic, not water. The National Disaster Management Agency, NDMA, staged a large-scale simulation in Latrikunda German where a collapsed building, drowning victims, washed-away donkey-carts and affected pregnant women tested how fast our institutions can respond when disaster strikes.

Sep 8, 2026

GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT: Gambian Football Must be Uplifted

Mr President, as Chief Patron of Gambian football, your leadership is urgently needed to support the renewal, development and professionalisation of our national game.

Sep 7, 2026