The Local Government Service Commission's White Paper Report Shouldn't Ban Talib from Contesting the Elections, and the IEC Should Consider Kebba Madi Bojang

No one should doubt the credibility and good work of The Gambia's Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). It has been a long-standing champion of peace, unity, and peaceful elections for many years. However, nowhere does the Gambian Constitution state that a particular timeframe must be set for when or how an aspirant should take his or her high school exams. Section 62(1)(d) of the 1997 Constitution of The Gambia, as amended in 2017, states:

"A person shall be qualified for election as President if—

(d) he or she has completed senior secondary school education;"

This means that completing senior secondary school education is a constitutional requirement for anyone seeking election as President of The Gambia. I would therefore like to politely ask that the IEC go ahead and accept Kebba Madi Bojang's high school certificate, should it find the certificate authentic.

While Sainabou Martins, Sheriffo Sonko, and others have been suspended on half salary by the Local Government Service Commission pending disciplinary proceedings, it must be clear that the Commission cannot suspend Talib Ahmed Bensouda, because he has resigned from his former position as Lord Mayor of KMC. In order not to plunge our country into political turmoil, frivolity, and unforeseen post-election violence, Talib shouldn't be barred from the ballot. Gambians must understand that both the Commission and the White Paper Report came at a very crucial time. I would therefore like to kindly appeal to the Government of The Republic of The Gambia, the Local Government Service Commission, and all and sundry to reflect deeply on this writing.

After the Oracle's decision that Ikemefuna must die, Ogbuefi Ezeudu, an elder of Umuofia, privately warns Okonkwo:

"That boy calls you father. Do not bear a hand in his death." (Things Fall Apart, Chapter Seven)

Despite this warning, Okonkwo participates in Ikemefuna's killing because he fears appearing weak before the other men. His action becomes a major turning point in the novel. Not all trees fight with their stems and branches; some use their roots. What we should resist is the deliberate use of words or actions to incite violence or cause Gambians to hate one another. Let us not allow things to fall apart in The Gambia, or we will no longer be at ease. With all that has been said about President Jammeh, he never barred a single opposition figure from contesting an election because of pending reports or fear of losing.

President Barrow has been praised many times as the most tolerant and peaceful president in the world, and he deserves his flowers and credit for that. But he knows very well that the people who put him in office can remove him in the blink of an eye. In Islamic eschatology, even an ordinary madman can pray for you to become president, and if Allah hears and answers such a prayer, you can become president. Therefore, it is not only Adama Barrow who does not sleep at night and sees what is not human. A leader does not lead only human beings. Only time and prayers are keeping His Excellency President Barrow in that seat. I am well positioned to promote a message against violence and to call for peace and national unity ahead of the presidential elections, because I have maintained a proven decorum in The Gambia's political spectrum, showing restraint in both speech and action, without bias.

In Act 1, Scene 3 of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, the witches prophesy that Macbeth will become king, but they do not tell him to kill King Duncan. The idea of murder first enters Macbeth's mind as he considers the prophecy: "If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me, without my stir." While there are variations, with most scholars intellectually claiming that leaders are chosen by the people who vote for them, the Holy Qur'an and the Holy Bible contain passages stating that God has ultimate authority over kings, rulers, and governments, and that He grants and removes political authority.

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:247) is perhaps the most direct verse on the appointment of a leader:

"Indeed, Allah has appointed Talut (Saul) as a king over you." The verse continues:

"Allah has chosen him above you ... And Allah grants His kingdom to whom He wills."

— Qur'an 2:247, translation by Hilali and Khan.

The Holy Bible adds in Daniel 2:21 (King James Version):

"He removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding."

These verses denote deep meanings only for those who reflect. Allah doesn't talk to everyone with the adage Ya Ayyuhallazina Amanu (O you who believed; I am therefore not talking to everyone, particularly those who read to reply or respond rather than to understand and learn from what is being said. When President Jammeh was defeated in 2016, he had abundant opportunities to cling to power and plunge The Gambia into war and vandalism. I would therefore appeal to His Excellency President Adama Barrow to accept defeat if he loses the elections, and I also plead with Gambians to congratulate him and work closely with him if he wins.

My organization and I went ahead of time to organize a national dialogue on peaceful elections and citizens' participation, bringing together all youth presidents of political parties, youth leaders, and others, in order to prevent what is yet to happen. President Barrow might not know, or might not have been told, that a section of our population is impatiently waiting to take to the streets. The electricity crisis a few months ago is a clear example, when many of them were seen burning tires, breaking into shops, and so on. Let me add that serious engagement between intellectuals and policymakers could help public conversations move beyond accusations towards workable solutions.

Senator Ekong Sampson of Nigeria described writers as prophets whose works frequently anticipated the crises societies later confronted. Achebe's A Man of the People and the writings of Cyprian Ekwensi had long warned about many of the political and social problems confronting Africa. "Writers have paid their dues. They have prophesied, and they must be listened to." "The more we listen to our writers, the safer we are as a country."

Every concerned Gambian must caution political parties, candidates, and their supporters against inflammatory conduct as preparations intensify for the December 2026 elections. I urge every young Gambian creative, whether an artist, writer, poet, producer, promoter, event organizer, actor or actress, or youth leader, to learn from Jaliba Kuyateh. He uses his art and music to unite people and can never be wrongly accused of belonging to any political party. Leaders come and go, but they are chosen by Allah/God, not by people; people can only vote for, nominate, or elect a leader.

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Valentine’s Heat Poem by Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe

Today feels different… soft and new,

My heart beats fast because of you.

A love so fresh, yet burning deep,

The kind of love I want to keep.

Your name is honey on my tongue,

A song my soul has always sung.

And now this day, so warm, so bright,

I crave your arms tonight, with might.

I dream of kisses, slow and sweet,

Your lips… my favorite kind of heat.

A gentle fire, a tender thrill,

That makes my restless heart go still.

I want your hugs, so close, so tight,

To hold you long through Valentine’s night.

Your body near, your breath on mine,

Like love’s own sip of sacred wine.

You tempt my heart, you calm my soul,

You make my broken pieces whole.

And in your eyes, I clearly see

The love you give so endlessly.

So take my hand, my love, my dove,

This day was made for us… for love.

Because today, I swear it’s true—

I feel adored… when I’m with you.

Happy Valentine’s Day 2026, my sweet desire,

My kiss, my warmth, my heart’s soft fire.

😌❤️

BE MY VALENTINE!

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The Infancy of African Technology and The Advent of Smart Glasses

 

In the past three decades, mobile communications humanely evolved from being intermittent, sluggish, and one-directional to being profuse, instantaneous, and participatory.
What I called a ‘Mental Digital Shift’ has transfigured how we study, work, mingle, and make decisions globally. Information is a prostitute of communication; its offspring is technology. Let me masturbate to satisfaction with a click on the internet before I jerk off sperms into this essay. 

The only thing which is yet to be a human right is public sex. Why? If lying, deformation, blackmailing, and nudity are the children of technology, how should we call her wife? A whore or a promiscuous digital world, isn’t it? Having read more of American Paul Beatty recently, my writings became too blunt and extraterrestrial; why should we call a dog a pet when it is actually called a bitch or a dog? That’s an epiphany and a bit tenebrous, but in fact, a verisimilitude. A fickle must not be termed an imbroglio. In America, the word ‘bitch’ isn’t offensive, but why is it offensive in writing and in African societies? That’s the first step to perceiving how we consume information publicly.

As a result, fraying into the annals of communication, aliens have been walking on the planet from time immemorial. Just in a little bit of conundrum, the word iPhone is not ‘i’-phone; it is actually ‘Eye-Phone.’ In simple terms, when the land is unsafe to walk in, the sea becomes safer for traveling. Let’s travel back in time: pornography, leaked sex videos, and viral news all used to stop inside the bedroom over the past three decades. How did they forcefully enter the public domain?

With the introduction of the iPhone 17, the world of technology is beyond ordinary smart watches, iPhones, and Android phones. Twenty years from now or thereabout, kids will be using smart glasses phones to expectantly remember how out-fashioned their ancestors were. Smart glasses are the new face of global technology. In information technology, beyond 2030 is the era of a Mental Digital Shift (MDS); a period in information technology, science, and innovation where everything depends on a simple blink.

Over the past three decades (roughly from the mid-1990s to the 2020s), information has undertaken a dramatic alteration, largely driven by the evolution of portable communications. In the mid-1990s, when technology was an infant, information was safeguarded with dignity and caution. The infancy of African technology can be attributed to the Era of Kings and Kingdoms—times when the skin of the goat had been beaten traditionally to convey messages. Horns were blown loudly to gather people at the king’s palace or village square. West Africans used musical instruments to create a quick communication system during emergencies and disasters throughout the precolonial era. As someone who spent most of his life growing up in African countries, I can vividly remember when telecommunication was a sperm in the person of telephone booths that exhaustively swallowed coins to make calls.

In those days, especially with the arrival of telephone booths in Africa, people walked miles and kilometres to make phone calls to loved ones afar. Our ancestors queued the whole day in large numbers to access ordinary telephone booths. While they might be very rare in sight these days, I had once advised the National Museum of The Gambia to just keep one telephone booth at the museum for generations yet unborn.

From telephone booths, technology took the form of a fetus in the womb of telephone lines. People first had access to calls in Africa through home-based telephone lines. In The Gambia, places like Banjul and Brikama used to have numbers starting with 448 or simply 442, followed by four or five other digits to make phone calls to various homes and offices. With time, telephone lines were quickly replaced by the first portable mobile phones in the form of Nokia 3310, Nokia 11-100, Siemens Mobile, Motorola, etc. In the early 2000s, Android phones started experiencing an exacerbated competition with the introduction of iPhones. The latter became dominant in modern-time technology from Apple Watches to iPhones. But in ancient Africa, musical instruments were an integral part of society, conveying messages over long distances due to their ability to mimic the tonal patterns of spoken languages. Drumming patterns conveyed information swiftly across vast distances, much faster than human messengers on foot.

These civilizations influenced the founding of precolonial empires, such as the Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Asante, Hausa, and Wolof empires, that further led to the emergence of more advanced civilizations. The "talking drums,” among the Wolof Tama, Mandinka Junjung, or Tabala, as Prof. Ousman Mamakey Bojang at the University of The Gambia puts it, were perfect for long-distance communication since they could produce tonal sounds that were very effective for conveying complicated messages.

As a result, trade routes were also developed between West and North Africa, such as the Taghaza-Timbuktu, or Western route, the Ghadames-Air, or Central route, and the Fezzan-Kawar, or Eastern route. They created distinctive traditional communication methods that were essential in spreading information to communities all over West Africa, in disaster warnings, mitigation strategies, and other significant societal news.

To swiftly relay information across the community, town criers were deployed in mobilizing resources to enhance the participation of able-bodied men and women to communicate effectively. Africans should start rebranding the drums, gongs, trumpets, animal horns, elephant tusks, flutes, brass or metal horns, and so forth, which were among the musical instruments used for communication. No single researcher will deny that information was mostly accessed through newspapers, first-time computers, radio, and TVs from the 1990s to the early 2000s to date. But technology by then was an infant because mobile phones were purposely for voice calls and text messages. Access to the internet by then was very intermittent and in the form of limited (dial-up connections). Fast-forward to the 2020s–2025, mobile phones with 4G and 5G networks provide instant access to global information effortlessly with just a click. Our time is both more advanced and defamatory—advanced in the sense that we are better off than our ancestors in terms of technological development, but defamatory in the sense that with just a click, we lie, defame, cheat, and steal online or supposedly abuse the internet unethically. What I like to call ‘click and destroy’ or ‘scroll and see.’ While anyone can search, stream live, or publish content anytime, anywhere, personal information and privacy become an encumbrance to ethics.

I hate to call a cell phone a mobile phone; I like to call it a ‘global device’ or simply a ‘world tool’ because an average person must now know they are carrying the entire world in their pocket. Then, information mainly came from traditional entities, publishers, etc. A flow of information was one-way for all. But now, social media brings people together no matter how far. Viral posts and citizen journalism now compete with mainstream news outlets, which is very impressive. I am happy to see countries like The Gambia adopt the Personal Data Protection and Privacy Bill, 2025. This will go a long way in safeguarding private and public information cautiously to prevent misinformation and disinformation online foolishly. I might be too young to comprehend the full evolution of technology, but I know very well how blogs, podcasts, and vlogs have democratized media.

From local to global communication, technology has evolved rapidly. In ancient days, communication was grossly local or somewhat national. But in modern days, international calls and communication are faster due to their availability everywhere. This might not be said aloud, but WhatsApp is the largest means of communication in Africa, enabling real-time global communication for free, followed by Telegram, I presume. I may be dangerously correct or rightly wrong from my personal data, but mobile communication breaks cultural barriers and geographical boundaries. Africans now learn online, trade, and network across borders in seconds. Let’s start conversations around a borderless Africa in telecommunications, shall we?

In the past, people had to search for information deliberately because access was very limited. Credibility and accuracy were relatively easier to also maintain.

But in our present day, people possess interpersonal skills to develop digital literacy wisdom beyond the internet. Fake news, impersonation, and digital propaganda challenge truth and trust; misinformation misinforms all of us everywhere, every day. The internet is loaded with abundant information that is handsomely accurate and beautifully unreliable.

How accurate was information in times when a town-crier sounded his horn to relate an urgent community disaster compared to now when information is interactive with comments, shares, remixes, likes, and dislikes? Your own friends will pray for your success, and when you become successful, they will scroll and pass your posts on social media without liking them. Interesting, isn’t it? I must also teach about the karma of consciousness in uncommon sense that came as a consequence of social media. Some people or platforms use algorithms to personalize content, masquerading what individuals see and believe. Gone were the days when mobile phones were separated from other devices. But present is the time when AI assistants, wearables, smartphones, and cloud services create a world of delusion beyond reality.

Finally, the world, especially the technological spectrum, should expect and be very prepared for smart glasses as replacements for Androids and iPhones. While Tesla phones have come to lead in that direction, wearable phone glasses will dominate half of the global market by 2060. Apple Vision Pro, Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, and Google Glass are all making plans to compete in the market. AR Smart Glasses (Augmented Reality Smart Glasses) will bring information into your view. Smart glasses will make calls, send messages, and access the internet like a phone.

Beyond 2030, doctorate degrees and intellectual scholarship will be progressively replaced by AI, such that PhD holders will be redundant to innovation or use their degrees to continue causing social divides across the world. The world isn’t in turmoil because of education; it is in shambles because of so many educated people without knowledge beyond education. Aliens are not only around and living with us, but they wrote this essay to remind us that: yes, indeed, ‘We Came, We Saw, We Conquered.’

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Who Cursed The Gambia? An Essay by Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe

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When I was growing up, I always felt uncomfortable whenever I saw highly talented Gambians leaving the country and not returning. However, as I experienced my own taste of Gambian adult life, I began to understand why our country's most intelligent people choose to live abroad and live very private lives. 

If you're looking for a country where people are divided economically, religiously, politically, academically, and professionally, look no further than The Gambia. The only time Gambians seem to unite is when they are destroying or lying against someone. Unfortunately, some Gambians are ungrateful, envious, and divisive. As a result, initiatives aimed at developing the country often remain unfinished. Despite all this—there are still very good and humble Gambians. What happened to the Biri Biri project of forming a team or building a stadium? Was this dream killed? 

What has happened to our talented footballers, filmmakers, young leaders, and skilled workers, as well as events like the Open Mic Music Festival? Dead, right? Ever asked what killed them? Could it just be a mere juju buried in someone's compound somewhere in Pipeline? Ever asked what happened to the young madman walking down the streets of Banjul? 

Our focus is only on what we see—but not what happened, how, and why!
After centuries of intellectual progress, Gambians must face a terrible question: who cursed The Gambia? The physicist Alan Lightman wrote: “Are we now descending from light into dark?” Could the death of the Community of Gambianist Scholars be a similitude? I don't think so; but Nigerian President Bola Tinubu added: "No matter how short you are, if you get out, you will see the sky." Whether we continue receiving analyses here or not—each one of us is already who you're from creation. The general goals of Gambians have frequently been obscured by a prevalent culture of superstition, jealousy, and envy. The belief in superstition that permeates Gambian society should be at the center of Gambian literature.  

Many citizens blame people for their tragedies, frequently ignoring the more concrete causes of their problems. This kind of thinking can create a vicious cycle of blame and hopelessness in which people believe they have no control over their situation. Superstition can cause distrust and division among the public rather than a spirit of cooperation and support. Many successful Gambians failed in many areas, projects, or things they started—which could benefit the country and humankind—simply because of curses or evil powers used against them. However, as Muslims, we should believe in Allah and endure misfortune—good or bad. But should we still blame God for every misfortune and continue with our 'yalla bahna' adage? One of our scholars once advised me: "Never let them know the cow that is giving you milk. If they know, they will poison the cow. Keep your success a secret."

To fry some eggs in this omelette without adding salt, our current officials of the Gambia Government have started silently relocating to new places to avoid waking up every day to people burying 'jujus' in their compounds/gates. Just last week, half a crate of raw eggs was broken at the gate of one government official living in my area. What more should we expect before the 2026 presidential election is over? “Creation is always more difficult than destruction; greed is easier than greatness.” But what do we know about the life of someone affected by the evil eye? Did it happen to you? 'Thiat', it is called in Wolof; despite being real—it is also doubted by scholars.

A time will come, if this is not addressed, every Gambian will sing this quote:
“I plan for betrayal, I plan for backstabbing, I also plan for reunion and forgiveness long before they happen. In life, I expect nothing, I expect anything, I expect everything.”

Sadly, even if Jesus was a Gambian, he would be provoked, called names, castigated, and ruined. Hyperbolically, can we say Gambians will be the last people to recognize Jesus? Like they have done to Achebe, to Cheikh Anta, to Bun Jeng, Moses, and all other prophets. Tinubu added: "Go and work till mentioning your name becomes a source of increased wealth for someone. Even my weakness creates wealth for vendors.”

Therefore, if the Barrow administration does good, commend them. If they do the opposite, show the human side of goodness by suggesting what's good rather than totally condemning them for political differences. If the opposition does good, commend them as well because even God has oppositions. Another teaching of Bola Tinubu is, while responding to critics: “I study them and strategically execute them. My detractors discuss my successes and failures because they have nothing to execute.”

Perhaps the most pernicious evils that afflict The Gambia are envy and jealousy. These feelings show up in a variety of spheres of life, including interpersonal relationships and career pursuits. In a society where success is often considered a zero-sum game, the achievements of one individual can be perceived as a threat to another. People may be reluctant to follow their passions out of fear of drawing unfavorable attention or animosity, which inhibits creativity and innovation. Particularly impacted are the arts, sports, and leadership fields, where gifted people may be marginalized or even shunned because of their peers' jealousy.

The accounts of numerous well-known Gambians who have experienced hardship make clear the effects of jealousy. While some have suffered from mental health problems or have drifted into obscurity, others have died young. These stories act as warnings, highlighting the damaging effects of envy. Many Gambians have given in to the idea that they must compete with one another rather than celebrate one another's accomplishments, which has resulted in a culture of isolation and quiet.

Gambians need to address the root causes of envy and superstition in order to end this cycle. In order to create a more encouraging and cooperative atmosphere, freeing ourselves from the bondage of evil is essential. People can learn to enjoy one another's accomplishments rather than see them as threats by fostering critical thinking and open communication.

Furthermore, community projects that prioritize harmony and group achievement might aid in tearing down the obstacles brought forth by jealousy.

Finally, the issue of who cursed The Gambia is a complicated and diverse topic to limit to this essay. Jealousy and superstition are important, but the mindset that fosters these feelings is the real problem. Gambians may start to remove the negative cloud that has long obscured their potential by cultivating a culture of cooperation, respect, and support. At that point, the country may genuinely start along the path to growth and prosperity, changing the curse story to one of resiliency and optimism.

If you keep giving money to every touching story you are told, you will be the next touching story. Allegorically, to borrow from the Bible: "from glory to glory"—Gambians are never sorry. It's always the same story.

The ear is patient, but the silence is heavy.
Sometimes, being heard starts with being underrated, persecuted, or corrected publicly. Less is more. Privacy is power. And mystery creates wonder.

Therefore, who, exactly, cursed The Gambia?

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Super-marketization of The Gambia, Political Boutiques, and Social Mini-markets: Article by Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe

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The chicken swallows pebbles, drinks water, and eats grains. Yet, she complains of having no teeth. If she has teeth, will she eat gold? Let her go and ask the cow that has teeth but yet eats grass. Cut the grass and let the snakes come out. That's the current status of our country's political landscape. Privacy becomes a mini-market, politics turns into a supermarket, and a lack of respect for authority and elders becomes a boutique. Our society has become so demoralized to the extent that there is no middle left. You're either in the very far-left or in the very far-right. 

The politics of hate and destruction should be expunged from our soil. But if you want to know how, when, and where, you were born, go and stand in an election in The Gambia; assume a public office, or closely work with the government. To make a child remarkably embarrassed, insult his mother. In the words of Ashanti King Osei Tutu Kwadwo (Ghana) to the British Governor Sir Charles McCarthy on 21 January 1824, "I will use your skull as a drinking cup, and your jawbones to beat my drums if you dare to invade." Should Gambian elders start using this adage on the youths? Better still, the South African word vulindlela, a Zulu and Xhosa word that means "make way" or "clear the path," which is often used in the context of a wedding to instruct people to make way for the bride and groom, can be suitable for Gambian youths. We should start telling our youths 'vulindlela' if they don't want to be told how they were born. 

What we need today—what I call the new intellectual young man— is any man or woman who is willing to think responsively. Meaning—young people who know that a man’s life must be guided by reason, by intellect, not by feelings, wishes, whims, or mystic revelation. Our youth must value their lives and not give in to today’s cult of despair, cynicism, and impotence, and they must not intend to give up the world to the Dark Ages and to the rule of the collectivist brute.

As John Henrik Clarke famously observed, “Powerful people cannot afford to educate the people that they oppress, because once you are truly educated, you will not ask for power. You will take it.” The politics of opportunism adds to this exhalation. Let's get things right: visibility without value is just noise. Clout may bring crowds, but it doesn’t build trust or long-term results. The truth is less poetic. Destruction is a joint venture. But the citizen who throws garbage in the gutter and the official who sells a hospital contract to his cousin—they belong to the same machinery. Don't they? This is the conception of super-marketization in Gambian politics. A society that advocates for immorality and teaches foolishness in schools; it is no surprise to see the elephant laying eggs in our national park. That's the level of our social cohesion. Popularity has become a suitable yardstick to measure who runs for the presidency in a country where nothing is enough for a man to whom nothing is actually enough. What we are witnessing today is not just a failed society with moral degradation or public apathy; but it’s the slow erosion of divine knowledge on all sides. What the scriptures call the disappearance of knowledge—that's exactly our time. 

It is advisable to refrain from incurring additional debt of ingratitude to party politics and political affiliation should we wish to develop as a country. Our future, as a country, is too valuable to be diminished by ongoing youthful obligations. I am a fan of education, and in fact, it is good for every young person to learn dividedly and have a say in our affairs as a country: but we must not allow women to continue giving birth to insignificant children who amount to nothing other than disrespecting elders on social media. Young girls who do not wear panties nowadays and young men who bet their lives in the name of football. What a wasted sperm! The Gambia must commit to making a decision that will facilitate a rigid law-abiding society in the name of transformation. While the process may present challenges, the benefits are significantly necessary. State information and private communication must not be carelessly divulged in the name of vying for the presidency. 

Having conducted a philosophical cross-examination of our national problem, I can conclude psychologically with a prognosis that our problem frantically started immediately children who overfed on cornflakes, poop on the potty, and among them those who didn't suckle the breast of their mothers, graduate from university. Young people who speak English more than the British and dress in suits and ties. Those who know more than their parents and their teachers; young men who were circumcised at the hospital; 

These are the kinds of young people The Gambia is seeing: emotionally drained youths who vent their frustrations on social media. In those days, with just one look, elders sent children to the conventry and made them suffer the indignity of unremembered graves. But the post-Jammeh era is a generation of baby walker children who now run for president simply because of gardening fame from a village as remote as Sarre Pateh. Interesting, isn't it? That is the height of our country's name on the planet.

Instead of young people having mentors and learning to be responsible citizens who add value to our society, they often glance at our elders and their calm demeanor, unwavering patience, and consistent positivity, and mistakenly assume their path has been smooth and easy. What they fail to see are the countless battles they've fought in silence—the times they felt completely drained, yet somehow found the strength to rise again. They don’t know how many moments they stood at the edge of surrender, questioning whether they should keep going. They haven’t seen the inner wars they’ve waged, confronting fears, traumas, and doubts that threatened to consume them. Their resilience was forged in fire, not comfort, and their journey has been one of quiet courage, relentless perseverance, and a strength that defies easy explanation.

A few years ago, if you had stumbled on any profile on Facebook, you wouldn’t have seen much—just a flower as a profile picture. But all that changed when President Adama Barrow ushered in "freedom of speech and assembly." It is time to initiate an occult of humility and simplicity. There are only two times I become speechless: when I see highly respected elders in our society responding to youths who pee on the potty (poop sï pötti sambur, it is called in Wolof); and when I see haphazardly educated youth with only WAEC results and plenty of F9s advising President Adama Barrow on Facebook. It makes me laugh at our intellect as a country. 

Patriotism isn't a decadence; it's a calculated investment of responsibility, and in today's modern wasteland of cheap popularity, hypergamy, and entitlement, the youth must vet politicians like a high-stakes business deal. If you don't, you will be just another famous Bob Keita.

I’m a naturally reserved person. I wasn’t trained with social media shenanigans, and I never saw the need to post anything—not even birthday wishes. My page was just there… silent. The urge to promote Gambian literature and publicize my writings led me into social media usage. 

In today’s noisy world, focus isn’t just a habit—it’s a superpower. Be so grounded in your purpose that distractions no longer have a say. You don’t need to chase every shiny thing—just the one thing that truly matters. In both my professional and social life, I apply three ethical principles (Kantian, Utilitarianism, and Virtue ethics) to avoid offending and treating people unjustly, at least not intentionally. So, if you ever feel offended by any of my actions, I am sincerely sorry, and please forgive my shortcomings as I am only human. 

But the Kantian ethics taught me that my only motive for doing good is when it is a duty (moral and/or legal), not out of personal interest, and must be universally applicable. 

Utilitarianism reminds me of the consequences of my actions. The utilitarian perspective of good moral ethics is mainly concerned with the consequences of an action and balancing its relative advantages and disadvantages from the standpoint of creating the greatest good for the greatest number of people, in my view. This means that in order to assess an action as being right or wrong in a given situation, one must look at the consequences of applying that action and take full responsibility for your actions. 

Virtue ethics, on the other hand, has taught me an approach according to which the basic judgments in ethics are about character. In virtue ethics, an action will be considered right if it is what a virtuous agent would do in the circumstances. Virtue ethics tend to consider the personal values of an individual, with the notion that if the virtues of people are encouraged, then there would be no need for problem-solving since each and every individual would be acting from the goodness of their heart. Not so?

If ever our country is to develop, the youths, who have a key role to play in our development, must be both patient and educated.

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6 Reasons Why Some Men Leave After Sex

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In the intricate tapestry of modern relationships, love can be both a beautiful journey and a perplexing maze. As we navigate the emotional landscapes of romance, it’s essential to understand the factors that can lead to a heartbreak. 

While every relationship is unique, there are common reasons why some men may choose to leave women after becoming intimate.

Here are six reasons that shed light on this phenomenon, offering insight into the complexities of love in today’s world.

1. Physical Attraction vs. Emotional Connection

In the age of instant gratification, many men may initially be drawn to physical attraction, especially online dating and the use of modern filters to beautify oneself. However, once intimacy is achieved, they may realize that the emotional connection is lacking. Love is not solely about physical chemistry; it requires a deeper bond. If a man feels that the emotional connection is absent, he may choose to walk away, leaving the woman feeling confused and hurt. 

 2. Unpleasant Experiences vs. Post-Intimacy

Intimacy can be a beautiful expression of love, but it can also reveal unexpected realities. For some men, an unpleasant smell coming from a woman’s private parts after sex can be a significant red flag. That is to say personal hygiene does matter in every relationship. While this may not be a reflection of the woman’s worth, it can lead to discomfort and a quick change in perception. Men may associate this experience with a lack of hygiene or health issues, causing them to distance themselves emotionally and physically. Secondly, it could also be associated with the man noticing you have had an affair with many men prior to making love with him. Men can quickly notice a promiscuous woman after having an affair with her. This can degrade their worth-- and thereby making them walk away silently. Most men know if a woman has slept with many men during their first sexual encounter.

3. Fear of Commitment

In today’s fast-paced world, the fear of commitment looms largely. Some men may enjoy the thrill of intimacy but shy away from the responsibilities that come with a serious relationship. After sex, they may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of commitment and choose to retreat rather than confront their fears. This can leave women feeling abandoned and questioning their self-worth. In a nutshell, most men leave after satisfying their needs.

 They don't want any intimacy thereafter. Perhaps the only time they will talk to you again is when they need sex. This can only happen for two reasons:

1. When they don't have any intention of marrying you at all; and/or;

2. When they realize that you're too cheap and available to sleep around with every man.

4. Desire for Variety

The modern dating landscape often encourages a mindset of exploration and variety. Some men may engage in relationships with multiple partners, seeking new experiences rather than long-term connections. After intimacy, they may feel that they’ve satisfied their curiosity and move on to the next person, leaving their partner feeling vulnerable and discarded. This behavior can be particularly disheartening for women seeking meaningful relationships. Men are scum in general; they are carried away but looks, shape, and beauty. It's very hard nowadays to find a man who is only committed to only one woman. Very very hard to get. 

5. Misaligned Expectations

In many cases, men and women enter relationships with different expectations. While one partner may be seeking a deep emotional connection, the other may be looking for something more casual. After intimacy, if a man realizes that his expectations do not align with those of his partner, he may choose to leave rather than navigate the complexities of differing desires. This misalignment can lead to feelings of rejection and confusion for the woman involved. When a man is ready to marry and the woman is not ready, oftentimes, when he sleeps with you multiple times-- his chances of leaving you are higher. Just very high because he enjoys your sexual company rather than having a deep emotional connection with you.

6. Influence of Social Media and Peer Pressure

In the digital age, social media plays a significant role in shaping perceptions of relationships. Men may feel pressure from their family/peers to maintain a certain image or lifestyle, leading them to prioritize casual encounters over meaningful connections. After intimacy, they may feel compelled to conforming to societal expectations, choosing to leave rather than invest in a relationship that may not align with their perceived status. Just to add that what they see on social media-- and what is available in real life-- are very different. Most men are carried away by beautiful pictures women post on social media, using amazing filters. But when they meet them in real life-- and notice differences; they tend to lose interest in them quickly. Lastly, men do not want to marry social media ladies. They are the first type of women every man wishes to sleep with, fully knowing that they can never marry them. Never!

Conclusion

Love in today’s world is a multifaceted experience, filled with both joy and challenges. Understanding the reasons why some men leave women after intimacy can provide valuable insights into the complexities of modern relationships. While physical attraction and chemistry are essential, they must be accompanied by emotional connection and mutual understanding. 

For women navigating the dating landscape, it’s crucial to communicate openly about expectations and desires. Building a strong emotional bond can help foster lasting connections, ensuring that love transcends the fleeting moments of intimacy. Ultimately, love is a journey that requires patience, understanding, and a willingness to embrace both the highs and lows along the way.

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"Left Eye" poem by Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe

Even when Rihanna sang “everything to the left,”
I’m still eating with my right hand.
I understand The Gambia still couldn’t find the right man.
But break, broke, broken—
Let it break.
The broken pencil still writes.
Let the donkeys brake.
Let the pastor and imam preach;
There is still sex on the beach.

So you still don’t know I see both Satan and the Anti-Christ?
The reason why every dog barks at me in The Gambia
Is because I ain’t part of the movement that derails Christ
And praises Jesus Christ.
But hallelujah to this screaming;
Amen to this healing.

Welcome to the New Age.
In the Book of Enoch—
Chapter One, Page One,
Paragraph Six of 2026—
Let’s turn a new page gently.
The sun has already risen from the East;
War in the Middle East;
The NBA headed to the East;
Gog and Magog arrived with ease—
Enough of the East!

Listen!
Expect Abraham Ibn Ashram.
Next is the continent of Africa.
Who are you people still voting for?
Let the rest rest in peace,
And the dead find peace in pieces.
“She knows, she knows,
And I know she knows,
Alright.”
The real rapper defended his thesis;
It is sad to read such speeches.
Such things don’t only happen in music.
I wrote a letter to Satan;
The next morning my image was tarnished.

We’ve successfully burned the Qur’an and the Bible without burning them.
Have we not had enough agendas at the UN?
What else is my mission?
In our religion,
When you eat beef,
Don’t ask how many cows are in a steak.
We’re so accommodating—like a housing estate.
So, let’s ask, how many cows in a steak?
Allow intellectuals to continue seeing their menstruation
Until Achebe resurfaces.

Listen—
An era of natural disasters strikes.
The planet is ours.
But before 2030,
Don’t use my name in vain.
See how I turned your intellectuals into prostitutes,
Your teachers into agents of the devil,
Your parents into my enablers.
And then, I turned you and your child into the New Age.

I am the reason you worship your phone and false prophets;
The reason why every young person is tryna sell a soul.
We’re all sinners in disguise,
But I made you addicted to pornography.
Forced you to use condoms,
Drink contraceptives,
And now you’re a whore.
Well done!
I’m ISIS in capital letters
And abortion in small letters.

Listen!
I’m the devil’s Bible and the sinners’ Qur’an.
I ran marathons in your mind.
Do you see how I’m controlling the world?
I’m a religious crisis.
By my grace, I am the final prophet.
I influenced a generation of mobile addiction—
Sex and dating,
Kissing and immorality,
Flirting and hating.
Admit that I’m hateful,
Enraged, and ungrateful.

See how I’ve successfully made you learn foolishness in school,
Yet you claim to be knowledgeable?
Stupid!
Hi hater—yes, I heard you talking.
Bravo, but that shit was boring.
Am I not the one who invented social media?
Who is discrediting your profile?
Who really is the Savior of Planet Earth?
I turned your value into likes and followers,
Made your presence online,
And reduced you to a mouse—
With a click on the internet.

Listen—
I inspired a generation of boobs and big buttocks,
Alcoholism and drugs,
Dancing and shaking of asses,
Wealth and more money.
C’mon, honey.
What y’all bitches masturbating for?
You dress indecently but don’t want to be called a prostitute.
Bitch, what’s your name?
My style of writing is too harsh;
I don’t decorate the truth on pavement.
Who really is the King of Saudi?
Just too supernatural to comprehend.
But when schooling kids in kindergarten,
Teach them A-B-C.
Every gardener needs a crop,
But I am the apple of your eyes—
And your Spotify children.

Should I still tell you I am the left eye?
It’s funny—I’m the writer
Every writer is tryna beat now,
Even underground writers with a big mouth.

Explanation of the poem titled "Left-Eye" written by Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe.

The poem is a "sarcastic lyrical poem" written as a protestant vilification that foretells the coming of age in contemporary African and global poetry, indecisively.

It both revealed and predicted the future plans of the "Illuminati" in the coming years, and happenings across the globe. Referencing from the holy books; it exonerated the arrival of the Anti-Christ and Gog and Maggot. 

The poet, using euphemism, sarcasm, rhythmicity, innuendo and paradoxical iambic pentameter, provocatively insinuates his revolting against the secret society personally and socially.

Linking music and poetry to lyrically and intellectually disintegrate societal values, the poet begins with opening verses from a song by Rihanna, "Everything to the Left", noting that the song was evil because it praises Dajjal, the left-eye (one-eye).

The poet teaches that a certain group of people in society becomes famous, powerful, rich, and influential because of their affiliation with the Illuminati.

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