There is grave concern about the rapidly shrinking wealth of local languages and dialects in the world. The alarming number of Africans, especially children, in the diaspora who cannot speak their mother tongue is a cause for concern. African parents are allowing our traditions and values to fade away and[Read More…]
Opinion
London Letter With Dida Halake: Gambian Doctors Are Needed Back At work
Dear Gambian Doctors, I think yours was a righteous stand insisting on “due process” before professionals are tarred with the brush of thievery. The Minister’s statement was bound to offend. But now the Minister has gracefully apologised in clear and unambiguous words:- “I apologise to anyone who may have been[Read More…]
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: Why Is Barrow Not Pushing For Anti-Corruption & Economic Crimes Act?
I’m always aware of the international community’s experiences with the Gambia and look at the Gambian issues or the reports coming out of the international think tanks linking and seeing Gambia as a typical African basket-case still among “the poorest countries in Africa.” We know the country has a lot[Read More…]