There are mixed reactions and judgements vis-a-via Barrow’s so-called 100 days in office; however these judgments should be extended to cover us as Gambians at home and abroad. Thus, as many Gambian civil servants are envisaging changes in their living standards as a result of the regime change, the question […]
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Politics Of Maturity On Display
Bravery does not lie in contesting in an election and win; real bravery lies in conceding defeat in good faith. Acceptance of defeat is key to avoiding post-election violence and replacing them with peace, stability and social cohesion. Failure to accept defeat can be costly to both human beings and […]
The Supremacy Of The Constitution Over Political Agreement
In the light of the debate over the tenure of President Adama Barrow and whether he should honour the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or stick to the five years presidential term, I ask the following pertinent questions: Why did “the guardian of the Gambians constitution” propose and sign an MOU […]
Mr. President Don’t Backtrack On Term Limit Promise
Mr. President Don’t Backtrack on Promise Imposition of Term Limit Alagi Yorro Jallow When the new government took over in The Gambia earlier this year, people danced in the streets and hoped for a brighter political future that would dispense with fear and antiquated laws. The coalition campaign agenda principally […]
How Solo Sandeng Saves Gambia
The late Ebrima Solo Sandeng [former Organising Secretary of the United Democratic Party] will forever remain one of the most remembered Gambians in living memory. He had done what most people would not do: become a Sacrificial Lamb to free his oppressed people. The father of 11 knew the dangers […]
Zimbabwe Must Provide Free Education
In Zimbabwe today, parents are encouraged to give the state their cows to secure education for their children, another clear confirmation that President Robert Mugabe is yet again failing to lead his people. This reminds me of an African Proverb that “If you close your eyes to facts you will […]
Gambia, Congo Strengthen Relations
President Adama Barrow has said the purpose of his two-day visit to Congo Brazzaville is to strengthen relations between the Central African nation and the Gambia. Read below a media release outlining details of the trip. President Barrow made Friendly visit to Brazaville, Republic of Congo His Excellency President Adama […]
Challenging The “Backway”: Reversing The Trend of Irregular Youth Migration
Challenging the “Backway”: Reversing the trend of irregular youth migration from Sub-Saharan Africa to Europe #backwaysolutions By Global Hands and Partners Hundreds of thousands of people, mostly from Sub-Saharan Africa, attempt to escape the “horrendous situations” they live in, in search of greener pastures. There are many fatalities that occur […]
17 Years On, Mbaye Still Feels The Pains
Yusupha Mbaye was one of the survivors of April 2000 student carnage that took the lives of 14 students. For 17 years, Mbaye has not only been searching for justice but also living with pains. And in this Facebook write up, Yusupha poured out his heart. He settles for nothing […]
President Barrow’s Mandate Is Clear
Gambian people have voted for President Barrow to serve five years mandate as stipulated in the constitution in December 1st, 2016 Presidential election. This evidence is found in section 63 (1) which states that “the term of office of an elected president shall, subject to subsection (3) and (6), be […]
Halifa’s 3-Year Presidential Term Fixation!
Hon Halifa Sallah and his media Cheer-Leaders (mainly US-based Pa Nderry Mbai and his Freedom Newspaper) continue to distract Gambians and Friends of The Gambia from the urgent tasks of nation-building and peace-building that faces post-Jammeh Gambia. On the issue of “Barrow’s 3-Year Mandate” it has been said that Halifa […]
Barrow Presides Over 1st Cabinet Meeting
Before leaving for Congo Brazzaville on Friday, President Adama Barrow had earlier presided over his government’s first cabinet. This is the third time Gambians leader is leaving the country since his installation in January. He had earlier traveled to Senegal, France and Belgium. Read details in the press release issued […]