In response to Madi Jobarteh’s no-nonsense piece with regard to the Kanilai Jammehkunda gates altercation between some Jammeh Loyalist Gambian soldiers and the ECOWAS forces, I would like to suggest that the government of President Barrow and the National Assembly should pass an emergency bill allocating, temporarily, all so-called “Yahya […]
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UDP Leader Wants NAMs To Serve National Interest
By Abdoulie John United Democratic Party (UDP) leader hopes the National Assembly Members voted into post-Jammeh Parliament will put the country first in serving the interests of the electorate. “We indeed elected the candidates under party tickets, but we expect them to represent all of us as a nation, irrespective […]
Kanilai Standoff: ‘No Cause For Alarm’
A confrontation between Gambian soldiers and the ECOWAS Military Intervention Mission in the Gambia (ECOMIG) at Kanilai left three Gambian soldiers injured. The seriousness of the injuries has not been made public. But the Gambian army Spokesman says “there is no cause for panic or alarm” as the situation is […]
Solo’s Protest Is A Defining Moment
Solo Sandeng’s peaceful protest was the most important defining moment of our political history. Solo Sandeng, the former Organising Secretary of the United Democratic Party, was indeed not only a brave patriot but he has also proven his critics wrong by his patriotic move to demand his constitutional rights to […]
It’s Not Only Barrow’s Government
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]