In this publication, economist Dr. Ousman Gajigo highlights discrepancies observed in the Central Bank of the Gambia’s latest Monetary Policy Committee press briefing issued in August 2026. According to Dr. Gajigo, the government’s addiction to domestic debt continues to overcrowd the private sector while contradicting the Central Bank's claim that credit to the private sector increased by 41% within a year.

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While attending classes is essential for education, it is not sufficient. Students need to properly learn the subject matter, particularly in core subjects such as mathematics, science, and language. Without adequate levels of proficiency, mere school attendance does not mean much.

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Security Analyst Alagie Saidy Barrow’s post highlights some of Dr Ismaila Ceesay’s previous statements arguing against the current ECOMIG Forces’ presence in The Gambia and contrasts this with his latest post highlighting their ‘limited presence’ in the country.

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In reaction to Information Minister Dr Ismail Ceesay’s post on the ECOMIG presence in The Gambia, Security Expert David Kujabi publishes a post questioning the lack of implementation of an exit strategy for the ECOMIG forces, who have been in the country since early 2017, totalling nine years.

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Ever wondered what Treasury Bills are all about and how others are making money from them? Our latest expert opinion publication explores the importance of Treasury Bills and how you can invest in them to build up your portfolio of investments.

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The Minister of Finance, Mr. Seedy Keita, recently appeared in the media, where he tried to spin a narrative at odds with reality regarding The Gambia's public debt. But it is hard to spin reality about the size and structure of a subject such as public debt when so much is well documented.

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The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment recently announced an agreement it signed with Pakistan for the supply of rice and other agricultural products. This announcement was presented as an achievement. In reality, it is a major sign of failure. It takes a certain level of incompetence to mistake failure for achievement.

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The Gambia has become the first African Union member state to ratify the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, earning international recognition for taking an early lead. But being first is not the same as being transformative, especially if the Convention offers weaker protections than laws The Gambia already has in place. As the country continues its post-authoritarian human rights journey, the real test is whether this milestone advances protection for women and girls or merely celebrates symbolism.

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The recent establishment of the Gambian Capital Market is a landmark moment worthy of commendation. Investing in publicly traded companies can allow working Gambians an avenue to protect and grow their savings, outpacing inflation over time. An investment scheme consisting of the modest but consistent purchase of the equity and debt (stocks and bonds respectively) of public companies can provide a robust nest egg to fund retirement once paychecks finally stop.

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As Tobaski approaches, almost everyone is bemoaning the high cost of rams. The past week has also seen some of the worst electricity blackouts the country has experienced. In my neighbourhood of Brusubi alone, we endured over 10 hours of outages in a single 24-hour period. These two phenomena – both of which are deeply affecting the average Gambian – are more closely related than they might appear.

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