Editorial

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

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