Economic Deep Dive: A Government not Serious about Agriculture
Dr Ousman Gajigo exposes how The Gambia’s agriculture is failing—not from drought or poor seeds, but from government neglect. While farmers wait for payments and tractors stuck in shady deals, officials blame the weather. Meanwhile, aflatoxin chokes exports and political allies profit. The sector isn’t dying; it’s being killed by incompetence and graft. More in this expert editorial.
Intoxications of Power: A Word of Advise to Arrogant Leadership
This piece written by Imran Darboe explores the “Intoxications of Power” when leaders overdose on the power drink and serves as a cautionary reminder to Gambian Leaders to take stock of the lessons learned through the TRRC and former President Jammeh currently in exile. It serves as a timely reminder.
The Persecution of the Voice Newspaper
In this article by Dr Gajigo he highlights the significance of the President filing a legal suit against the Voice Newspaper media practitioners and the challenges it presents to Freedom of Expression in The Gambia.
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