Regretful Change in Kartong: An Environmental Story

In the lovely coastal village of Kartong, surrounded by the vast sea and lush forests, people lived in harmony with nature. The village was full of life, and its residents, including Bunama, Kebba, Laity, Elas, Efo, Salimata, and Nyima, found richness not in money but in their close connection with the land and sea. More in this environmental story.

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The Salaji Forest Park Scandal: Environmental Neglect and State Capture

Dr Gajigo interrogates the government’s decision to destroy and allocate a segment of Salaji Forest to a private business GACH to use as a lay area for basalt. He highlights the irregularities of the company’s dealings with the executive and the preferential treatment it is accorded to the detrement of the environment.

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Gambia’s Youth Voice Amplified on the Global Stage

On November 12, COP29 (the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) officially opened, marking a critical moment for nations worldwide to address the urgent issues of climate change.

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