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The Gambia and the War of ‘Tongues’

Quran (49:11) “O you who have believed, let not a people ridicule [another] people; perhaps they may be better than them. And let not women ridicule [other] women; perhaps they may be better than them. And do not insult one another and do not call each other by [offensive] nicknames. […]

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Rwanda’s Paul Kagame: Visionary Leader and Authoritarian Ruler?

Rwanda’s Paul Kagame: Visionary Leader and Authoritarian Ruler? Rwanda and Singapore: A Crucial Case Study in the Clash between Democracy and Economic Growth. Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: President Paul Kagame of Rwanda is a highly polarizing figure in global politics. While many admire him as a transformative visionary, his critics […]

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Review of Former President Yahya Jammeh’s Appointments During His Tenure. The Paradox of Yahya Jammeh’s Appointments: A Study of Excellence and Mediocrity in Gambian Governance – Part 1

Part I Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The tenure of former President Yahya Jammeh is a striking paradox in The Gambia’s political landscape. On one hand, he possessed a remarkable ability to pinpoint and appoint highly qualified, experienced individuals to vital positions within his administration. On the other, his penchant for […]