In a democratic republic, a fundamental purpose of the constitution is to provide all rights to citizens and then place obligations on the State to respect, protect and fulfill these rights. A democratic constitution creates all safeguards to ensure that the State and no one else violates human rights in […]
By Arfang Madi Sillah, Washington DC National security has emerged as a paramount focus in the contemporary geopolitical arena, with nation-states around the world recalibrating their strategic priorities to address an increasingly complex array of threats. In an era characterized by the proliferation of non-state actors, cyber warfare, transnational crime, […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow Part I Fatoumatta: Your attacks become our medals. In the national discourse, the issue of online insults and threats takes center stage. The Internet eliminates any chance for moderation and subtlety. Public sentiment replaces logical debate. Moreover, social networks amplify what psychologists term opinion polarization, leading to […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The Gambian government, opposition, civil society, and the Fifth Columnists need to consult and agree on the reintroduced and gazetted draft constitution before presenting it again to the National Assembly for debate and voting. Without such consensus, governance will persist under the remnants of Yahya Jammeh’s […]