From Struggles to Strength: The Story of Bailo
From a humble family in the city, a determined student named Bailo faced the harsh realities of life. Coming from a poor background, he was a diligent learner who persevered through adversity, consistently striving to elevate himself from the lowest to the highest grades. His dreams soared high, fuelled by the hope of becoming an economist. This is a story following from struggles to strength.
Economic Deep Dive: NAWEC’s Financial Irregularities
Another publication by Dr. Gajigo interrogates NAWEC’s financial irregularities. More in this expert publication.
Economic Deep Dive: NAWEC’s Karpowership Deal is Bad for the Country
Dr. Gajigo interrogates the economic viability of the Karpowership deal with NAWEC, which he concludes is a very bad one because of the Dalasi’s depreciation, and the cost of it’s yearly payments could have built a power plant with the same capacity in the country every year. More in this article.
Economic Deep Dive: Deliberately Making our Debt Situation Worse
Dr. Gajigo makes some huge revelations in his latest publication, highlighting a D2 billion loan that was agreed with the Islamic Development back in December 2024 but has been ommited in the 2025 Budget. More in this expert opinion piece.
The Tale of Big Mose: A Journey Gone Astray
The short story of Big Mose highlights some of the challenges that many Gambian youths are faced with after turning to drugs and alcohol instead of being gainfully employed or engaged in worthwhile activities to ensure their growth. More in this story for every Gambian youth.
The Tale of Batch and the Restless Ocean
Batch’s legacy is an essential message to the African youth to embrace their dreams, prepare diligently, and seize the opportunities life presents. More in this inspiring story.
A Resilient College Student’s Journey to Vindication
Inspired by true events, this story highlights the journey of a student lured into a trap by his lecturers, who believed they could use him to orchestrate their plans to rebel against their management. In the end, resilience paid off, leading to his vindication. More in the story in the link.
Amadou’s Unexpected Market Treasure
This love story inspired by true events written by Sulayman Njie, fondly known as Sol Slim Njie, delves into the love story of Amadou, who forgot all about his shopping list after spotting a beautiful damsel in the bustling streets of Serrekunda Market. Enjoy this beautiful love story in the link below.
Concerns Over The Gambia & Saudi Arabia Domestic Workers Agreement
Philip Saine writes this opinion piece raising concerns on the Gambia - Saudi Arabia Domestic Workers Agreement. More in this publication.
The Salaji Forest Park Scandal: Environmental Neglect and State Capture
Dr Gajigo interrogates the government’s decision to destroy and allocate a segment of Salaji Forest to a private business GACH to use as a lay area for basalt. He highlights the irregularities of the company’s dealings with the executive and the preferential treatment it is accorded to the detrement of the environment.

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