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Dr. Latif urges African journalists to look beyond revenue collection when reporting on taxation

by Aisha Faal Dr Lyla Latif, a global lawyer and lecturer at the University of Nairobi has urged African journalists to look beyond revenue collection when reporting on taxation, arguing that tax justice encompasses issues such as language, illicit financial flows, artificial intelligence, data governance and the global financial system. […]

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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 […]