By Lamin J Darbo Present, interested, and wielding the veto: why The 1997 Constitution of The Republic of The Gambia is an irredeemable instrument of violence and democratic paralysis Abstract As a national document, the constitution of a democratic society must settle public power in a manner that avoids concentrating authority […]
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Gambia Medical Tourism: A Blessing in Disguise?
By Yusef Taylor, @FlexDan_YT Gambian President Adama Barrow announced earlier this week that his government has entered into an agreement with Israeli company International Medical Services to build a €220 Million state of the art hospital in The Gambia. At this stage little is known about the agreement, however, it appears […]
Remembering Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
By Sainey Faye Kwame Nkrumah was born September 18th, 1909 and led Ghana to political independence.He championed African Freedom and liberation from colonialism, neocolonialism, and Imperialism.His had a vision and goal for ” One United States Of Africa ” the ultimate solution.This year marks the 54th year of the founding of the OAU-now called the […]
Mbalula Must Not Distort Magaqa
By Rhulani Thembi Siweya Despite being a militant revolutionary, Cde Sindiso Magaqa was always restraint by the spirit of discipline and loyalty to the revolution. Unqualified to speak for him it wound be fair to suggest that in his demise previous generations of the youth league would honour him for […]
‘I’ve Been Vindicated; Jammeh Runs Mafia State’
Former Minisiter Examines Inquiry Commission The Commission of Inquiry tasked with probing assets tied to former Gambian President is coming across a series of troubling revelations that have left many people wondering whether the country was run by criminal syndicates or drug cartels. In this exclusive interview with journalist Abdoulie […]
Gambia Security Mistrust Runs Deep
The Gambia’s Interior Minister has buttressed the importance of the Gambia’s security reform. Mai Ahmad Fatty firmly believes in overhauling a sector that had been turned by the former regime into an instrument of oppression. “The security reform is an important part of our new democracy that is about building […]
Maina’s Take On Kenya’s Annulled Poll
As Kenyans brace themselves for the second presidential election in three months, the Regional Director of Article 19 in East Africa gives a candid perspective of the October 17 contest. In this exclusive interview with journalist Abdoulie John, Henry Maina takes a look back at the unfolding events that followed […]
New Gambia, New Capital?
Give Jarra thought, suggests Dida Halake Some ten years ago, on a journey from Kotu to Koina, I stopped at Mansakonko for lunch and admired the lush vegetation and the hospitable people of this part of The Gambia. The debate over the poor state of Gambia’s current capital, Banjul, has brought […]
Eye Africa TV’s Erroneous Job
I write to express great disappointment in the baseless manner EYE Africa TV reported the direct comments of Mariam B Secka, Deputy Party Leader and Deputy Secretary General of the UDP at the recent outreach events with the youths of Banjul. Mrs Secka’s direct statements were that she was proud […]
Why Africa Remains Backward
Mr Jawara, I really appreciate your thoughtful and brilliant piece on the importance of maintaining our local languages. We should embrace and encourage speaking our local languages. The backwardness of Africans is lack of common language which can be used as a medium for communication. Looking at West Africa, there […]
‘I Don’t Want Hajj Title’
President Adama Barrow has made a groundbreaking decision to renounce the title of “Alhaji” he had acquired at the end of the Hajj. Barrow informed the public barely 24 hours after returning from his performing pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. President Barrow’s office broke the news to the general public “that […]
Gambians Never Left Commonwealth
Gambian President Adama Barrow is right that his predecessor’s unilateral withdrawal of the Gambia from the Commonwealth of Nations does not mean citizens approved the decision. In a statement issued below, President Barrow told the Commonwealth assessment mission that Gambians have deep-seated feeling that they never left the 53-member organisation […]