Editorial

Gambia’s WASSCE result demand urgent education reform!

Education is a fundamental human right and the most powerful tool we have to transform a society.

Aug 18, 2026

Good Morning Mr President: The law and the 1997 Constitution: When the law no longer serves the national interest, change the law—don’t bend it

The rule of law begins with a simple proposition: the law is what is written in the law—not what we wish the law to say.

Aug 17, 2026

On human adaptation to heat!

The last time the Earth was hotter than it is today was at least 125,000 years ago, long before anything that resembled human civilization appeared.

Aug 14, 2026

Time for Regional Skills Partnerships!

Labour migration has long shaped Africa’s economic landscape. In 2024, 25.1 million Africans were living in another country on the continent. That is not a side story. It is the main story of how skills, labour, and opportunity move across Africa.

Aug 13, 2026

The missing anchor in Gambia’s maritime governance!

The validation of The Gambia Maritime Administration’s Communication Strategy and Implementation Action Plan 2026-2030 on August 10 is more than an administrative exercise. It is an acknowledgment that in maritime governance, what is not communicated clearly can become a risk to lives, livelihoods, and the environment.

Aug 12, 2026

On new study on accelerating sea-level rise in Africa!

Sea-level rise has accelerated across Africa in recent decades, thanks to global warming and, in particular, to the melting of ice sheets and glaciers, according to a recent study.

Aug 11, 2026

GOOD MORNING, MR PRESIDENT: Banjul, Climate Change and Flooding: Time for a Durable Solution

Mr President, every rainy season, Banjul confronts a painfully familiar reality: flooded streets, overwhelmed drains, stagnant water, damaged homes and businesses, disrupted transportation and enormous inconvenience to residents.

Aug 10, 2026

Africans bear the brunt of biodiversity loss!

For millions across Africa and the developing world, the biodiversity crisis is not an abstract problem – it’s the soil that no longer yields bountiful harvests and the fish that no longer return to coastal waters.

Aug 7, 2026

Addressing Africa's energy deficit!

Africa is the continent with the lowest rates of energy access globally, so it faces the unique challenge of needing to develop its energy infrastructure amid a global climate crisis it did little to cause.

Aug 6, 2026

Ending trafficking calls for concerted efforts!

The launch of the National Action Plan Against Trafficking in Persons 2026-2030 and the National Training Manual last week at the African Princess Hotel should not be filed away as just another World Day event.

Aug 5, 2026

Promoting exclusive breastfeeding for healthy nation!

The Gambia has reason to celebrate this World Breastfeeding Week. With 54% of infants now exclusively breastfed, the country has surpassed the global average.

Aug 4, 2026

GOOD MORNING, MR. PRESIDENT: Facts Are Sacred; Let Justice Guide Our Actions

Every morning presents an opportunity for national reflection. For those entrusted with the affairs of state, it is also an opportunity to reaffirm the solemn oath to uphold the Constitution, protect the rule of law, and govern in the interest of every Gambian.

Aug 3, 2026

Unlocking the Potential: AI in Sub-Saharan Africa!

Artificial intelligence (AI) represents the most profound technological advance of the current age. Even at this early stage, the pace of change is without precedent. ChatGPT reached 1 million users in two weeks—a milestone that took the telephone 35 years, television 18 years, and even Facebook over two years. Behind the adoption curve, the computational capacity driving frontier AI models has been doubling every eight months.

Jul 31, 2026

PROREFISH Gambia Partners’ Forum 2026 was timely

The sea has always been The Gambia’s livelihood and its pantry. But with rising sea levels, warmer waters and erratic weather, that lifeline is under threat. Tuesday’s PROREFISH Gambia Partners’ Forum 2026 at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre was therefore timely. It was a reminder that climate change is no longer a distant warning. It is here, and it is hitting our fisheries first.

Jul 30, 2026

Focus on violent extremism in the Sahel!

The persistent and growing strength of violent extremist organizations in the Sahel threatens to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis and spread instability across Africa, posing significant security and financial risks to the United States and Europe.

Jul 29, 2026

GOOD MORNING, MR. PRESIDENT: Banjul’s Sand Mining, Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe sounds the Alarm

The alarm raised by the Lord Mayor of Banjul, Mrs. Rohey Malick Lowe, over alleged sand mining along sections of Banjul’s coastline deserves urgent national attention. Whether the activity is authorised or not, the concerns extend far beyond municipal boundaries. They touch on environmental protection, climate resilience, coastal security and the future of our capital city.

Jul 27, 2026

Mental Health Bill: Eliminating stigma and increasing awareness!

For far too long in The Gambia, mental illness has been treated as a curse, a shameful secret, or a problem for prayer houses to solve. The Gambia since has been grappling with its decades old lunatic act of 1917. This act is not only an outdated act, but one that leaves much to be desired as per the pace of civilisation we have come along.

Jul 23, 2026

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