By Kebeli Demba Nyima, Atlanta, USA The editorial in Gambiana rightly captures the drama surrounding Ahmed Talib Bensouda’s abrupt retreat from the UDP flagbearer contest, but the deeper story lies in what comes next. And here, one must resist the temptation of easy romanticism about “going independent.” History, both British […]
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The Gambia is a remarkable nation, resilient, vibrant, and filled with unforgettable people. However, a troubling paradox currently shadows our civic conscience. How is it that many Gambians, who rightly denounce bad laws and flaws and excesses such as the arrest of critics and the […]
Public Statement The United Democratic Party (UDP) notes with alarm the shocking revelations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirming that former Senegalese President Macky Sall deliberately concealed over $7 billion (CFA 3.9 trillion) in debt between 2019 and 2024. This deliberate deception plunged Senegal into a debt crisis, forcing […]
By Kebba Nanko, Director of Policy and Implementation PPP In recent weeks, some officials in The Gambia have claimed that “no previous government has accomplished as much as theirs.” Such claims are not only misleading but risk distorting the truth about our country’s journey to peace and stability. The reality […]