Fatoumatta: Musa Bassadi Jawara’s claim that Donald Trump will “handpick” the next UN Secretary‑General is not only false but diplomatically impossible. It exposes a deeper collapse in Gambian intellectual culture, where confidence increasingly substitutes for knowledge and misinformation is delivered with the tone of expertise. The UN Charter, history, and […]
By Ousman A. Marong In rural Gambia, many donor-funded boreholes are falling into disrepair and remain unusable. Take Jinack in The Gambia’s Lower Niumi District of North Bank Region, for instance; its pumps have been dry for a staggering 18 months. Unfortunately, this isn’t just a one-off situation. Jinack Kajateh […]
Why did United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer resign, while many African leaders refuse to relinquish power? This article examines the contrasting attitudes toward power and resignation in mature democracies and fragile Republics, focusing on the psychology of political leadership and the rarity of accountable transitions in Africa. By Alagi […]
Fatoumatta: In Gambian politics, principle is scarce, and flattery is common. Leaders often praise like loyal followers yet contradict themselves without hesitation, creating a crisis of conviction. In a political climate where loyalty shifts with the seasons and morality is up for negotiation, Gambians face a tough question: What does […]