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THE POVERTY OF PRINCIPLE: WHEN LEADERS PRAISE LIKE DISCIPLES AND CONTRADICT LIKE STRANGERS

Fatoumatta: In Gambian politics, principle is scarce, and flattery is common. Leaders often praise like loyal followers yet contradict themselves without hesitation, creating a crisis of conviction. In a political climate where loyalty shifts with the seasons and morality is up for negotiation, Gambians face a tough question: What does […]

Opinion, Politics

The Poverty of Political Imagination: Barrow’s Manifesto Launch and the Crisis of Ideas in Gambian Politics. Why Barrow’s Manifesto Launch Reveals a National Crisis of Ideas?

Fatoumatta: There’s something both telling and ironic about the National People’s Party gearing up to unveil a sleek, digitally polished 2026 manifesto at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. It’s more than just another political gathering—it’s a reflection of the entire Gambian political scene. It lays bare a […]