Alhagie Demba was the alkalo of Sukutakunda. He was also a staunch
supporter of the ruling government. He had always perceived Buba to be a
member of the opposition, and had seized every opportunity in any village
gathering to derail, trivialized and politicized his community development
efforts in the village.

Beauty

The depth and sue of the soul
Within and outside
Tingling in the eyes of the beholder
Beauty,
With all emphasis
Not just the word but the meaning of it 
 

By Alieu Khan

Gambians from Akalla to Solna, Hjulsta to Kungsträdgården, Hässelbystrand to Skarpnäck, Norsborg to Ropsten and all over Stockholm are warming up for another Cultural Week. For this year it is starting on the 20^th June and ends on the 27^th June. Journalist Alieu Khan caught up with the Acting Chairperson of the Organisation of Gambians in Stockholm (OGIS) for an exclusive interview. Her name is Oumie Njai and she is one of the successful young Gambian women in Sweden. She holds a Master’s Degree in Science and has obtained few post graduate certificates and diplomas in different fields.

Mr. & Mrs Sabally - A wealth of Knowlege

By: Momodou Sabally & Jainaba Teeda Sarr

But in a country where even the art of reading silently is almost obsolete, we felt the need to commence a dialogue with parents and children about the need to revive the habit of reading in our families. We had earlier sparred over the tough question (in our recent T.V appearance on The Gentleman show) of how to get young people, especially those who have given up on educational pursuit, to read. We are not promising any definite answers but hope to provoke a national dialogue here that would provide some novel ideas and strategies towards a fresh approach to self improvement, particularly in our youth, using reading as a vital tool.

Kanel Diop Follo: Dedicated to all Journalists in the Struggle

From Fatou

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3xhe7RlMVY

Baaba Maal - Bouyel: Courtesy of Bantaba...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzU_CUK1VKk

By Aliue Khan

The Gambian communities in Stockholm and Gothenburg are already in a frenzy of excitement as they eager wait for the annual cultural week in these two Swedish cities to unfold.

By Aliue Khan

The Gambian communities in Stockholm and Gothenburg are already in a frenzy of excitement as they eager wait for the annual cultural week in these two Swedish cities to unfold.

Courtesy of Unesco.org

http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=9602&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

Slavery existed in West Africa for many years before the Europeans arrived. Warring tribes had often raided each other’s villages and taken prisoners, who were then kept as slaves. But these slaves were treated as members of their new master’s family and many had a chance to eventually earn their freedom and were often able to cultivate their own land. Domestic slavery continued in the Gambia until early twentieth century.

Courtesy of Unesco.org

http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=9602&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

Slavery existed in West Africa for many years before the Europeans arrived. Warring tribes had often raided each other’s villages and taken prisoners, who were then kept as slaves. But these slaves were treated as members of their new master’s family and many had a chance to eventually earn their freedom and were often able to cultivate their own land. Domestic slavery continued in the Gambia until early twentieth century.