By Alagi Yorro Jallow. Part 1 Fatoumatta: In a democracy, governance must rise above the fray of partisan theatrics; yet in The Gambia, cabinet ministers are increasingly mired in party politics, which severely undermines institutional integrity. Instead of embodying national service, they often showcase loyalty to the ruling party, transforming […]
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed his Director of Cabinet Pape Mada Ndour, effective 28th February 2025. According to Senegal government’s official newspaper Le Soleil Digital, “By decree number 2025 – 346 of 28 February 2025, the President of the Republic has dismissed the Minister, Head of Cabinet, Pape […]
by Madi Jobarteh Constitution Series 3 Creating an Over Powerful President at the Expense of Good Governance The Barrow Papers have established a governance system never seen in the Gambia since colonial times. Worse than both the 1970 and 1997 constitutions, the Barrow Papers have dumped all appointments to all […]
The recent appointment of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Chief Ousman Sowe to the new role as the Minister of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs is being received with mixed reactions in various circles of our national life. Some activists and keen observers of Gambian political plays have frowned […]