Fatoumatta: June 15 commemorates the 809th anniversary of the Magna Carta, the Great Charter of Liberties, which stands as one of humanity’s most extraordinary and influential documents, originally issued on June 15, 1215.. It is an iconic document, often described as “the greatest constitutional document of all times, the foundation […]
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Commemoration of Africa Liberation Day
Part I Fatoumatta: Annually on May 25th, Africans celebrate Africa Freedom Day, also known as Africa Liberation Day (ALD). This day is reserved for reflecting on the liberation struggle that led to the independence of numerous nations across this vast and prosperous continent. As we revel in the wealth of […]
Exploring the Failure of Mainstream Media: How Bloggers, Talk Show Hosts, Clicktivists, and Comedians Stand Apart from Professional Journalists
Fatoumatta: The new NPP ruling government’s propagandists have been likened to Joseph Goebbels in the media. In October 1926, Hitler appointed Joseph Goebbels as the Gauleiter for Berlin, recognizing his loyalty. It was here that Goebbels honed his skills in propaganda. He also gave in to his inclination for violence […]
Free Momodou Sabally. Free Sheriffo Sonko. Defend Democracy!
It is pertinent that all citizens, political parties and CSOs pay close attention to the growing weaponization of laws and institutions in this country thus posing clear and present danger to democracy and human rights. The detention of Momodou Sabally and Sheriffo Sonko of UDP in the wake of the […]