Fatoumatta: Here is how liberators and democrats morph into despots and lunatics: This is how liberators and democrats can transform into despots and tyrants. Yoweri Museveni has held the presidency of Uganda since 1986, having been elected for six terms. He took office on January 26, 1986, and has been […]
Fatoumatta: The International Day of the African Child aligns with two other significant events. Father’s Day is an occasion to honor and celebrate the influential men in our lives, reflecting on the wisdom, love, and guidance of fathers that offer comfort and solace. Eid al-Adha, a religious celebration, marks Prophet […]
by Alagi Yorro Jallow. Walter Rodney’s influential work, “How Europe Underdeveloped Africa,” remains as pertinent to the African context today as it was upon its release in 1973. In the first chapter, “Some Questions on Development: What is Development,” Rodney offers insightful commentary on Africa’s governance challenges and their effects […]
Fatoumatta: At a UNESCO conference in Paris, France, in 2019, I encountered some Ugandan women and inquired about their long-serving President, Yoweri Museveni. They did not appreciate my description, but they expressed admiration for the Gambians’ ability to peacefully remove their dictator, Yahya Jammeh, from power through elections after his […]