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Gambian political actors and leaders could learn from Nelson Mandela’s legacy by embracing his principles of peace, justice, and reconciliation

Fatoumatta: Gambian political actors and leaders could learn from Nelson Mandela’s legacy by embracing his principles of peace, justice, and reconciliation. They might strive to embody his dedication to equality and his unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights. As Mandela demonstrated, leadership involves sacrifice, courage, and an unrelenting pursuit […]

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Analysis: The Chameleon Nature of Political Loyalty in The Gambia is such that when in government, individuals often become sycophants, demagogues, and court jesters, displaying extreme loyalty and patriotism

The Chameleon Nature of Political Loyalty in The Gambia is such that when in government, individuals often become sycophants, demagogues, and court jesters, displaying extreme loyalty and patriotism. However, once out of government, they become harsh critics and display venomous opposition. Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: A principle is a fundamental […]

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Editorial: Confronting Tribalism in The Gambia – Insights from the 1994 Rwanda Genocide and the Current Fake News Crisis

Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: What lessons can Gambian politicians, populist Imams, journalists, and tribal leaders draw from the 1994 Rwanda Genocide and the ongoing fake news crisis? The propagation of identity politics and religious intolerance by politicians, alongside journalists who are seemingly compromised and on the payrolls of political and […]

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Immortalizing democracy heroes and proclaiming December 1 as Freedom Day, In addition to creating a Hall of Shame for dictatorship enablers and fence-sitters

Alagi Yorro Jallow. MAMUDU: It has become abundantly clear that President Adama Barrow and the Coalition 2016 leadership have lost focus following their significant electoral victory. Democracy Day, Freedom Day, or Liberation Day should be celebrated annually to mark the end of Africa’s worst dictatorship in a century and the […]