Fatoumatta: The phrase “Court Jesters and Yes Men in Politics” often refers to individuals who may not challenge but rather affirm the status quo, potentially leading to the downfall of a promising young man in politics. The pinnacle of absurdity: When clownish antics and court jesters’ “dof do flu” and […]
Politics
Opinion: The presidential system of governance is proving detrimental in The Gambia. We can look to South Africa’s elections for inspiration, benchmarking their robust democratic and political systems
Fatoumatta: The presidential system of governance is proving detrimental in The Gambia. We can look to South Africa’s elections for inspiration, benchmarking their robust democratic and political systems. This is particularly relevant as The Gambia seeks to revive the 2020 draft constitution in pursuit of a more prosperous nation. Alagi […]
OPINION: Occasionally, Insult, the disdain for Republican institutions, the use of hate speech, and the politics of populism, along with the propagation of the ‘Big Lie’, can be effective as a political strategy
Fatoumatta: It has become common to hear Gambians refer to their homeland in harsh terms, declaring it beyond redemption. Likewise, it’s frequent to witness many Gambians, justifiably upset with the state of our nation, criticize their compatriots for not being ready for the necessary revolutionary and progressive changes, branding those […]
The Overreach of Political Correctness
Fatoumatta: The book “Fake Rebels: (Bush Poetry, 2022) by Philippe Bernier Arcand delves into a significant issue within our democracies. It discusses how the backlash against political correctness has unleashed racist, sexist, and xenophobic rhetoric. The author suggests that conservative and reactionary factions are crafting narratives and adopting stances that […]
