Zindi Anthony Levi

This analysis examines migration from The Gambia through a political-economy lens, arguing that irregular migration is not merely a humanitarian crisis but a structural feature of global inequality. It explores how economic hardship pushes young Gambians to migrate while smuggling networks profit from their desperation, and why regular migration pathways must be central to The Gambia’s national development strategy.

Regional organizations, once seen as vital for economic integration and cooperation, now face significant challenges due to rising nationalism and an emphasis on state sovereignty. This trend undermines regional cooperation and contributes to global fragmentation, as seen in the EU's migration crisis, Brexit, and withdrawals from ECOWAS. To revitalize these organizations, states must balance sovereignty with the need for cooperation. Prioritizing regional solidarity is essential for addressing shared challenges and promoting global stability amidst globalization.

The existence of natural resources has a twist to both sides of a coin of development, advancement and inconsistency in the continent Africa. There is a need to vividly peruse dynamics of this instabilities with primary focusing into partakers of these imbedding conflict over these natural endowments .