Introduction: Part VI Fatoumatta: Over the past 60 years, The Gambia has grappled with a profound democratic deficit, having endured only three presidents since its independence in 1965. In stark contrast, the United States has witnessed the leadership of ten presidents in the same timeframe. This disparity underscores a serious […]
Part V Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Gambia and Singapore both celebrated their independence in the same year, once standing on similar ground. Yet, while Singapore has soared to extraordinary heights as a global powerhouse, Gambia has faced hardships that have thwarted its dreams even after six decades of independence. Singapore’s […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The recent actions of the Gambian opposition, particularly their support for Pastef leader Prime Minister Ousman Sonko as a mentor, role model, savior, or a figure akin to a messiah or Moses for regime change in The Gambia, raise important questions about their understanding of international […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: Justice should be a universal principle, applying equally to all individuals, regardless of their status. The recent decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to establish a Special Tribunal for The Gambia to prosecute former President Yahya Jammeh and his associates for crimes […]