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Secrets of the madrassa: Gambian teen girls tell their story

September 22, 2025

Many outsiders picture madrassas as strict schools filled with Qur’anic recitations. But what is life really like for the teens who spend years inside them? Teen reporter Tida Barrow spoke with Gambian girls currently enrolled in madrassas. They described their daily routines—from prayers and recitations to life lessons. One message stood out: they want more female madrassa teachers.#GirlZOffMute

https://p.dw.com/p/4zzAk

Producer/Coordinator: Jane Nyingi

Author: Sankulle Janko / Tida Barrow

Video Editor: Reinhild Burke

Jane Nyingi
Jane Nyingi A Kenyan broadcast journalist with vast experience in both radio and TV based in Bonn, Germany@jane_nyingi