Fatoumatta: The presidential system of governance is proving detrimental in The Gambia. We can look to South Africa’s elections for inspiration, benchmarking their robust democratic and political systems. This is particularly relevant as The Gambia seeks to revive the 2020 draft constitution in pursuit of a more prosperous nation. Alagi […]
In remembrance of Harriet Ndow, a pioneering figure in education and a pillar of enlightenment in The Gambia, we pay homage to her enduring legacy. Mrs. Harriet Ndow, a distinguished Gambian educator and founder of Ndow’s Comprehensive Secondary School, passed away on June 18, 2019. Her remarkable contributions to education […]
Fatoumatta: Here is how liberators and democrats morph into despots and lunatics: This is how liberators and democrats can transform into despots and tyrants. Yoweri Museveni has held the presidency of Uganda since 1986, having been elected for six terms. He took office on January 26, 1986, and has been […]
Fatoumatta: June 15 commemorates the 809th anniversary of the Magna Carta, the Great Charter of Liberties, which stands as one of humanity’s most extraordinary and influential documents, originally issued on June 15, 1215.. It is an iconic document, often described as “the greatest constitutional document of all times, the foundation […]