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His father just walked out during 2000 and has never been seen since, leaving his mother to bring up Mahamad unsupported.

This year Isatou's father was taken ill and has been staying with them in their tiny rented room while he is having treatment at the hospital in Banjul, maybe another 3 months. . . . .

Mahamad in August 2001

One gets the impression that Mahamad needs a stronger hand than his mother or grandfather can apply and his nursery school report indicates that he would be doing better if he had more support and help at home.

This term Mahamad moves to Daranka primary school, his future really depends on his progress, but in such crowded conditions the odds are definitely stacked against him.

Foday explained to his mother Isatou, that now she had to be strict father and loving mother and if she spoils him his education will suffer.