January 2026
Malagen Flags GDC Leader’s Statements as Dangerous Rhetoric
Malagen has flagged statements by the GDC leader as potentially harmful to public trust in key democratic institutions. Such rhetoric, especially ahead of elections, risks undermining confidence in the electoral process and increasing public tension.
Beyond Tribe and Personality: Why The Gambia Needs Issue-Based Politics in 2026
Every citizen must empower themselves with the understanding that a candidate's ethnicity will not lower the about 75 percent debt-to-GDP, nor will their personality reduce the cost of imported rice.
December 2025
Explainer: Understanding the U.S. Partial Visa Ban on The Gambia
Starting January 2026, key U.S. visas for Gambians student, work, tourism, exchange face restrictions. Already in the U.S.? You’re safe. Planning to go? Here’s what you need to know.
December 2025
The burden of legacy is heavy on those who helped build it
The burden of his legacy weighs heavily on Ousainou Darboe, the most consequential political figure in recent decades.
A Seat at the Table!
The Gambia’s story isn’t only unfolding within its borders. It is also being shaped in living rooms, bank queues, group chats, and boardrooms around the world. People who may never return permanently continue to contribute—not because they are waiting for recognition, but because home, for many of us, is carried, not claimed.
Explainer: Why Gambians Keep Faith in the Marble Voting System
In The Gambia, voters cast their ballots with marbles. A glass marble dropped into a drum rings a bell, confirming the vote. Simple, transparent, and trusted for decades, this unique system ensures everyone can participate and has become a symbol of Gambian democracy.
Explainer: Why the Diaspora Cannot Vote in The Gambia
Despite constitutional guarantees, Gambians living abroad cannot vote due to constituency-based registration rules. In 2025, Parliament rejected a clause enabling diaspora voting, and practical mechanisms remain unimplemented even though diaspora remittances make up over 30% of GDP. The debate over overseas enfranchisement continues.
A Cry From Mile ll
The Gambia’s transitional justice programme promised ‘Never Again’, but for those trapped within the walls of its prisons, it is more or less the same old story.