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 […]
Politics
Senegalese commentator arrested, prime minister calls for media boycott
Press Statement Dakar, July 14, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to release news commentator Badara Gadiaga, to cease arresting journalists, and to refrain from retaliating against the media for coverage critical of the government. Senegal’s special cybersecurity division (DSC) arrested Gadiaga on July 9, 2025, over his remarks […]
Gambia Government Withdraws Baa Tambedou’s ICJ Nomination
Article written by The Point Newspaper In an unexpected move, The Gambia government has officially withdrawn the candidacy of Abubacarr Marie Tambadou for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), with no formal reason provided for the reversal. The decision was made on Monday 7 July 2025, a highly-placed […]
Commentary: Diaspora in Dissonance: When Gambian Democracy Suffers from Political Myopia
The Witness Bench # 0035: Diaspora in Dissonance: When Gambian Democracy Suffers from Political Myopia By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In the annals of democratic struggle, the Gambian diaspora has long positioned itself as a voice of conscience—an external force calling for accountability, transparency, and reform. Yet in moments that […]
