{"id":93020,"date":"2026-01-07T08:49:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T08:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/jawara-urges-govt-to-nationalise-telecoms-industry"},"modified":"2026-01-07T09:26:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T09:26:26","slug":"jawara-urges-govt-to-nationalise-telecoms-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/jawara-urges-govt-to-nationalise-telecoms-industry","title":{"rendered":"Jawara Urges Gov\u2019T to Nationalise Telecoms Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>Musa Bassadi Jawara, a prominent commentator and writer on Gambian affairs has called for bold action to address the country\u2019s pressing challenges, including the management of digital media.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In his hard hitting opinion piece, titled \u201cKinetic Action for The Gambia: A Call to Change,\u201d Jawara argues that the nation is at a crossroads and needs a new level of thinking to overcome its difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s time to nationalise our telecommunication industry, to harness our resources for the benefit of our people,\u201d Jawara writes, highlighting the need for state management of digital media.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that the current state of affairs is unsustainable, with widespread unemployment, disease, and a desperate exodus of young Gambians.<\/p>\n<p>Jawara demands credible economic plans, executed with transparency and vision, and an end to corruption and collusion between oligarchs and authorities. \u201cThe cancer of corruption has eaten deep into our nation\u2019s fabric, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and despair. It\u2019s time to excise it,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>Jawara urges Gambians to work together towards a common goal: a prosperous, equitable, and just nation.<\/p>\n<p>As the country approaches the December elections, Jawara calls on leaders to present a plan, a roadmap to prosperity, and stick to it. \u201cThe era of misrule, hunger, and decadence must end. Our citizens have a right to live without fear, to pursue their dreams without being held hostage by insecurity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>His piece concludes with a call to action, urging Gambians to be the light that guides the nation towards a brighter future. \u201cThe promise land is within reach, but we must march towards it together. With kinetic action, with determination, and a shared vision, we can make The Gambia a beacon of hope for West Africa and the world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. Musa Bassadi Jawara, a prominent commentator and writer on Gambian affairs has called for bold action to address the country\u2019s pressing challenges, including the management of digital media. 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