Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime signifies the conclusion of a long-standing dynasty in Syria. After almost 14 years of conflict, Assad’s administration fell during significant offensives by the Syrian opposition forces. This momentous event ends the Assad family’s governance, which started with Hafez al-Assad in […]
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EFSCRJ marks International Human Rights Day 2024 with a Call to Action!
PUBLIC STATEMENT EFSCRJ marks International Human Rights Day 2024 with a Call to Action! Today is International Human Rights Day. The Preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 opened with these words, “Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all […]
Gambia: The Need to Abandon “Sosalasso and Belly Politics
Fatoumatta: The deficit and the decline in democracy arise from the perpetual political campaigning of both the governing and opposition parties. A call for statesmanship in Gambian politics is essential. There is a time for politics, a time for governance, and a time for electoral campaigns. There is a pressing […]
Today marks International Anti-Corruption Day: a pivotal call to action for The Gambia
Alagi Yorro Jallow. As we mark International Anti-Corruption Day, it is imperative to consider the persistent issue of corruption in The Gambia. The scourge of corruption continues unabated, and President Adama Barrow’s administration seems to demonstrate a lack of political resolve to address it robustly. This situation prompts inquiries into […]