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.

Even the most brutal systems of oppression have failed to suppress the human will for freedom of expression in its various forms. From the transatlantic slave trade to apartheid in South Africa, from colonial rule across Africa to the Arab Spring, every era or form of control and oppression gave rise to rebellious resistance. The Haitian Revolution of 1791, the fall of Apartheid, the end of colonialism all crumbled because the people will not accept domination. Even the worst brutal repression cannot suppress the demand for freedom, for justice. More in this opinion piece.

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.

This piece, written by Lawyer Imran Darboe, interrogates the Gambian society’s behavior towards gender and gender advocacy and presents an argument for a change in direction.

This article written by an experienced lawyer explores his passion for reading, the challenges presented by the rise of social media, all juxtaposed with the concept of the hit US TV series, American Gods.