As I recently published my memoir, “From Village Life in The Gambia to Global Views in Washington, D.C. and Beyond,” I’ve found myself with a bit more time to spare to write opinion pieces on issues that matter to me and my fellow Gambians. One topic that’s been on my[Read More…]
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Open Letter To Mayor Talib Bensouda On Patience, Loyalty, And Destiny!!
Dear Talib, There are moments in a man’s life when ambition and destiny collide, and it is in those moments that history is either made or broken. Today, you stand at such a crossroad. You are young, gifted, admired, and spoken of with reverence across The Gambia. In the homes[Read More…]
Is It ‘Maslaha’, ‘Suturah’ Or Plain Dishonesty?
In Wolof, the word ‘maslaha’ suggests the gentle art of “getting along,” keeping the peace, and avoiding open quarrels. “Suturah”, on the other hand, leans toward “cover-up”, often dressed up as a virtue, shielding faults, concealing flaws, and pretending all is well even in the face of glaring falsehood. Noble[Read More…]