Newspapers recently reported that the government of The Gambia still owes Karpowership an arrear of $19.6 million. That amount is nothing compared to what the government of Adama Barrow has squandered in its dealings with this company. Karpowership is a Turkish company that owns a fleet of ships from which it sells electricity – basically an electricity company with floating power plants. The government of The Gambia bought electricity from this company for seven years between 2018 and 2024. More in this opinion piece.

The Gambia’s cement shortages have become so routine that they no longer shock anyone. Yet behind this “never-ending crisis” lies a manufactured problem—one driven by government decisions that favour a well-connected business over the national interest. More in this opinion piece.

The Gambian government’s decision to set the 2025/2026 groundnut purchase price at D38,000 per tonne has sparked criticism from agricultural economist Dr. Ousman Gajigo, who says the rate leaves farmers underpaid and accelerates the steady collapse of groundnut production. More in this expert opinion.

It is easy to differentiate a serious government from an incompetent one. One way of doing so is to see how they respond to valid criticisms. The response of President Barrow to concerns about the current deplorable state of healthcare in The Gambia leaves no doubt as to which kind of government he is leading. The reality is that everyone in the country knows that the average Gambian does not have access to affordable and quality healthcare. More in this editorial.

Across the country, women gardeners continue to coax life out of parched soils and ageing wells, yet their contribution to national food security barely registers in official planning. Vegetable gardening remains the forgotten pillar of Gambian agriculture. More in this opinion piece.

This opinion piece by David Kujabi gives a background context on the exile of former President Jammeh after he made an announcement that he would return to the country in November 2025. The research publication contrasts how other exiled African leaders have returned to their country, including the first president, Jawara. More in this publication.

Dive into our this opinion piece written by Alhassan Drammeh, a Masters Student studying Diplomacy and International Relations at the University of the Gambia reflecting on The Gambia’s speech at UNGA 80, and what it reveals about the country’s position in global affairs.

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As public frustration over deteriorating mobile services reaches new heights, PURA’s failure to enforce its own quality-of-service regulations has emerged as a central cause of the crisis. The regulator’s long-standing negligence—marked by years without published monitoring reports—has left mobile operators unaccountable and consumers bearing the consequences. More in this opinion peice.

Gambian security expert David Kujabi authored this article on the aftermath of the arrest of multiple youths who protested against the PURA Data Price Floor, citing examples where lack of conflict sensitivity and law enforcement has caused problems on the continent. More in this expert opinion piece.

As public frustration deepens over corruption, rising living costs, and democratic backsliding in The Gambia, a bold new youth-led movement—Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA)—has emerged as a powerful force demanding accountability. Drawing parallels to the timeless tale of 'The Emperor’s New Clothes', this civic awakening challenges a government seemingly in denial and signals a generational shift unwilling to stay silent while the nation unravels. More in this opinion piece.