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 […]
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Epitaph: Activist Sukai Dahaba “Kalama Revolution,” The Gambia’s Winnie Mandela, Showed Bravery Under Brutal Dictatorship!
Nothing is nearly as heartbreaking as the demise of a young, promising person yet to reach their full potential. Moreover, Sukai Dahaba’s death disturbs me because she was the most courageous among her peers. This tribute will be challenging to write because I did not know Sukai up close, especially […]
EU and International IDEA join forces to support key actors of Gambian democracy
Press Release The European Union and International IDEA join forces to support key actors of Gambian democracy 7 July 2023, Banjul, The Gambia: The European Union and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), officially launched a new joint project under the title “EU support to the […]
What Gambians Want 2023: How Politicians Become Gentle to Voters During Elections… After Elections, They Gobble Building up Politics of The Belly.
Fatoumatta: The Local Government Elections are just a new calendar. And so far, the chaos of candidates of Chairmen and Mayor’s/Mayoress choices is loud, sufficient for even a stubborn optimist to admit to the cynicism of citizens who have long predicted another case of our vulnerability to political polarizations in […]