Any society in a situation of affliction yearns for deliverance. Africa is indeed in dire straits, and it is not an exception. A people in affliction always look out for a leader to lead them out of bondage. The election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and the story of PASTEF and […]
Editorial
Politics: What does Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s win mean for the region and beyond?
The recent presidential elections in Senegal have been a significant milestone for democracy in the nation, and its repercussions have been reverberating in the region and beyond. Despite the outgoing President Macky Sall’s attempts to undermine the process, the people of Senegal persevered, and their resilience is commendable. However, the […]
Celebrating the People of Senegal! Only the People Can Liberate Themselves!!
First, to say that when men and women without conscience are entrusted with public office, they turn it into a tool for personal self-aggrandizement. They personalize public institutions and resources and then weaponize laws against the very people who put them in power. They demonstrate total disregard of the Constitution […]
A Ministry of Information Has No Place In a Democracy
Fatoumatta: This article below was initially published on April 27, 2022, recommending the dissolution of the Ministry of Information. In a democracy, the notion of a Ministry of Information indeed provokes critical questions regarding transparency, freedom of the press, and governmental communication roles. The presence of such a ministry can […]