Political Patronage: “KU BOKA C GETA GEE NAN C MEOW MEE” Diasporans who have returned with merit and those who formerly struggled for The Gambia’s liberation deserve a government job as a “sacrifice” and patriotic duty. Part I Fatoumatta: The renowned Gambian musician Ali Cham, popularly known by his stage […]
Politics
The People of Senegal Should Have Gone to Polls Today!
Today, February 25 is a sad day indeed for not only Senegal but also indeed for the West Africa region and thereby for Africa as a whole that the people of Senegal cannot go to voting booths to elect their next president. It is indeed not only a blow to democracy […]
Happy 59th Independence
The history of the Gambia is a remarkable story of perseverance, unity, and determination. The Protectorate People Society, which later became the Protectorate People’s Party (PPP), was formed in 1957 by marginalized individuals from the protectorate living in Bathurst (now Banjul). They joined forces to improve their welfare and support […]
Senegal, Democracy and Africa: Despair or Hope?
The unconstitutional postponement of the presidential election by Pres. Macky Sall and endorsed by the National Assembly should be received with deep concern as to what lies ahead for the future of democracy and good governance in Africa. A continent already reeling under immense and widespread poverty, state-generated conflicts and […]