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Op-Ed: Tobaski Celebrations Dampened by Power Outages and Water Woes: A Basic Human Right Denied
Written by Sebastien van der Meer | Busumbala, Gambia This year's Tobaski celebrations were unfortunately overshadowed by a double crisis...

Gunjuronline.com
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Op-Ed: Gambia's Utilities: Tourists in the Dark, Residents Frustrated
Written by Sebastien van der Meer | Busumbala, Gambia The allure of Gambian beaches is undeniable, but for tourists and residents alike,...

Gunjuronline.com
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Opinion: The Sedition Dragnet
Democracy is neither free nor guaranteed. That is why we should all stand firm to preserve it at all costs. Need I remind you that it...

Ebrima Scattred Janneh
Jun 7, 20242 min read


Politics: Is the proposed Coalition 2026 possible?
The Gambia, without doubt, is in an awful, increasingly frightening mess because of the administrative incompetence of President Barrow’s go

Ebrima Scattred Janneh
Apr 15, 20244 min read


Dehumanized at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam: A Call for Equality and Dignity of all Migrants
When I was leaving Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, on the 30th of May 2023, I was departing for Geneva in Switzerland...

Muhammed Lamin Dibba
Feb 26, 20243 min read


Opinion: The Dark Legacy of Momodou Sabally: The chronicles of arrogance, exploitation, and division
From the pages of Gambian history, the name “Momodou Sabally” is written down as it sets a fire of betrayal and exploitation. The...

Buba Ceesay
Feb 23, 20242 min read


Op-Ed: How serious must the President’s National Dialogue Meeting initiative be taken?
The premise of thought of most fair-minded people is no doubt that, dialogue is always preferable to anything else to the contrary. So,...

Pa Loius Sambou Jnr
Feb 17, 20243 min read


Opinion: The Gambia's Economic Conundrum: Benefits of Remittances should be Highlighted
Even though The Gambia has a small population with only 2.5 million inhabitants, the Gambians abroad remit almost $800 million back home...

Buba Ceesay
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Commentary: Accentuate factors contributing to the reduced success of micro businesses in Gunjur - Buba K Touray
Indirectly related to the topic, nonetheless worth reflecting on is the current high rate of youth unemployment which is growing at an...

Buba K Touray
Feb 13, 20249 min read


No Presidential Amnesty over an Adverse Finding by a Commission of Inquiry - Lawyer Lamin J. Darbo
Act No. 12 of 2023 assented to by His Excellency the President of the Republic purports to “amend the Commission of Inquiry Act 1903 (the...

Gunjuronline.com
Jan 29, 20244 min read


Opinion: A surge in the number of temporal migrants in Gunjur evokes some enlightenment
Gunjur beach is unlocked for yet another major fishing season, and the community is experiencing an unprecedented arrival of temporary...

Gunjuronline.com
Jan 28, 20246 min read


Opinion: The Ritual Destruction of Wealth: Balancing Tradition and Economic Realities | Gunjuronline.com
In the span of a week, I found myself invited to four weddings in The Gambia. Each of these celebrations spanned four days, adorned with...

Gunjuronline.com
Jan 25, 20242 min read


Op-ed: Maternal Mortality: A Battle in The Gambia, West Africa
Maternal mortality is a critical public health issue in Gambia, West Africa, with around 800 women dying from preventable causes linked...

Agie Cole
Dec 11, 20233 min read


Commentary: The Gambia is not poor. We are stealing her wealth
There is no way to probably understand the Gambia today without considering the history of the country. We also have to acknowledge the...

Ebrima Scattred Janneh
Dec 10, 20235 min read


Commentary: The Gambia's Politic of Selfishness, lack of Principle and a Cult of Greed
The Gambia is in an awful, increasingly frightening mess because its politics and system of power remain stuck in the past. Based around...

Ebrima Janneh (EB)
Dec 4, 20234 min read


Health Benefits of Exercise - Abubacarr F Darboe
How many times have you talked to someone about the importance of exercise? Or how many times have you seen boys bragging about being...

Gunjuronline.com
Nov 10, 20233 min read


'Backway': The most guaranteed and sometimes fastest way to get a visa is through the academic route
"From my experience, the most guaranteed and sometimes the fastest way to get a visa is through the academic route." - Wuyeh Jobe

Gunjuronline.com
Nov 7, 20232 min read


The Unsettling Surge of Illegal Migration in Coastal Gambia
The coastal areas of Gambia, including Gunjur, Tanji, and Kartong, have become epicenters of a distressing surge in illegal migration,...

Gunjuronline.com
Oct 30, 20232 min read


France: a country that doesn’t miss the point of life
Features: France. Replete with dizzying diversity and rich cultural heritage. There’s more to the country than meets the eye when one...

Sainey Darboe
Oct 16, 20232 min read


Commentary: An Opinion on the Banning of FGM in The Gambia
For a while now, there has been a growing call from some parliamentarians in our National Assembly as well as from Islamic scholars to...
Dr. Bakary J. Sonko
Oct 6, 20236 min read
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