Culture
DEPRESSED NATION IN DENIAL: Unveiling the Invisible Battle for Emotional Wellness
In the vivid mosaic of Gambian society, where Wolof, Mandinka, Fula, and Jola are spoken, the term “depression” finds no direct translation. The absence of a word, however, does not denote the absence of the affliction. Our cultural narrative has historically painted human suffering with a broad spiritual brush — linking emotional turmoil to divine will or viewing it through a lens of fate and retribution.
Ismail Badjie · 18 Aug 2026 · 8 min · 9 reads
Culture
A guide to Gambian culture: social etiquette, traditions, and everyday norms
What is Gambian culture? A practical, lived-in guide to greetings, hospitality, dress, food, religion, family life and the unwritten rules that hold The Gambia together.
From The Desk · 23 Jun 2026 · 9 min · 5 reads