Coastal Erosion in West Africa
Communities around the world are experiencing coastal erosion. On the one hand, this is a natural phenomenon: storms slam into coasts, blow sand from the beach out to sea and cause catastrophic damages to the environment and infrastructure; even everyday tides crashing continuously into rocky shores, break rock apart and wear cliffs down with a […]
Gambian Independence
February 18, 1965, The Gambia became the 37th sovereign state in Africa. After four centuries of British colonial rule, The Gambia was now an Independent Monarchy within the Commonwealth, flying their striped flag in place of the Union Jack. The Gambia was the last British colony is West Africa to gain independence, but there is […]
Orphans in Liberia
Liberia In many ways, Africa is a land of opportunity. One reason is the continent’s youthful population. In fact, more than 60% of Africans are under 25; more than 40% are under 15. But while it is home to the youngest population in the world, Africa is also home to a quarter of the world’s […]
Water and Irrigation in The Gambia
Water is abundant in The Gambia. The tiny nation follows along the river for which it is named; one of its two seasons is defined by rainfall; widespread flooding is an annual concern. As climate change worsens, however, this vital resource is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Weather in The Gambia There are two seasons in The […]
Rabies in Africa
Rabies is a disease known the world over. While largely associated with animals, pets as well as wildlife, did you realize that it poses an ongoing and significant danger to people, as well? In fact, rabies causes tens of thousands of human deaths ever year. Rabies Rabies is a virus that is spread by the […]
Benefits of Vocational Education
In much of sub-Saharan Africa, most vocational education is informal. While this kind of apprenticeship learning can be hugely beneficial in preserving traditional craft techniques, it can also be stifling in fast-paced industries such as technology. That being said, there are still success stories. For example, Ous Colley of Ganjur, a coastal town in the […]
UNESCO: Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites
Approximately 19 miles up the Gambia River is a small island, one of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in The Gambia. Throughout history, this island has been one of the most important waterways for trade from interior Africa. It served as a hub for Arab and Phoenician as well as European powers to trade with […]
Sports in West Africa
The high regard humanity has for sports is evident in events such as the Olympics, World Cups, and World Championships, all of which draw participants and audiences from around the world. Elite athletes have had some of the most famous faces since ancient times, when sports such as javelin throwing and wrestling trained soldiers for […]
Rivers of Africa: The Gambia River
The Gambia River flows through 700 miles of savannah, forest, and mangrove swamp before reaching the Atlantic. The Gambia River Africa is home to several impressive rivers: The Nile, the longest river in the world is also uniquely north-flowing; the Congo is the deepest river in the world; and the Okavango, whose unique inland delta […]
Africa’s Need for Project Managers
As a continent, Africa represents some of the greatest potential in the world for future growth. Natural resources are abundant, and the population is young and fast-growing – what they need are project managers. The Need Many low-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa, such as Cameroon and The Gambia, are working hard to transform themselves into […]