The excitement surrounding the proposed Sanyang deep-sea port is easy to understand. A modern port stirs dreams of cranes on the skyline, ships on the horizon, and prosperity at the gates. It is being sold as a ladder to economic independence. But ports do not thrive on concrete alone. They[Read More…]
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The Back-Way Syndrome – A Possible Jinack Connection
Despite attempts by the government to convince Gambians that the irregular migration (the ‘back-way’) syndrome has been on the decline, it is quite evident that it has instead recently become even more regular and deadly, with so many young lives perishing virtually on a weekly basis while travelling in rickety[Read More…]
New Year Reflections On President Barrow: Progress Made, Questions Unanswered
As The Gambia enters a new year, attention turns once again to the record of President Adama Barrow, who is approaching nine years in office as President of the Republic, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, and Chair of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Since 2017, the Barrow administration[Read More…]

