The concept culture has been used in different perspectives and for different purposes. Sometimes, it is seen as a state of mind, a movement towards the idea of the ideal, of the absolute and an ...

She has found international fame as a musician, but Sona Jobarteh has a bigger mission – to use culture to empower Africans to reform their countries. Jobarteh has been performing with the kora – a 21 ...

Flex Fuzion, the pioneering Gambian performing arts collective, has returned home to a heroes' welcome following a landmark tour of China, where they headlined two prestigious international cultural ...

With wildlife galore, stylish hotels and a thriving traditional culture, our travel editor discovers there’s more to enjoy in The Gambia than winter sun... Become a member Support our work ...

I am a UD Alumnae with a degree in Health Science and a minor in Psychology. As this internship is under the human rights center, you’re probably wondering why nothing in my degree has the words Human ...

Berks County’s Gambian community gathered Saturday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Gambia’s independence from Great Britain. The event at Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, Wyomissing, showcased ...

The Honorable Fatou Mass Jobe-Njie, minister of tourism and culture of the Gambia, was selected as president of the Africa Travel Association’s (ATA) at the conclusion of ATA’s 35th Annual Congres The ...

The veiled figure is believed to ward off evil spirits from initiates to the Mandinka, a West African ethnic group historically from the kingdom of Mali. Onlookers offer money and call for his mercy ...

If you’re dreaming of a sunshine escape with a twist, set your sights on Africa’s west coast. They call The Gambia the Smiling Coast of Africa, a place of golden beaches and uninterrupted sunshine, ...

Cany Jobe, an engineer, is the Director-General, Petroleum Commission of The Gambia. She speaks about her childhood experiences, career ambition, and her days as a student in a Taiwanese university, ...