Tag: Gambia

News, Opinion

Where was the outcry and fervor from social media activists when Dr. Borro Suso and Dr. Gumbo Ali Touray were dismissed and taken to court by the University of The Gambia?

Fatoumata: Where was the outcry and fervor from social media activists when Dr. Borro Suso and Dr. Gumbo Ali Touray were dismissed and taken to court by the University of The Gambia? Did the two former senior university staff members resort to playing the victim and influencing the court of […]

News, Opinion

Editorial: The Misuse of Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression on University Campuses Extends to Social Media

 by Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The abuse of academic freedom and freedom of speech on university campuses, which extends to social media, erodes the foundational principles of higher education—a cornerstone of democracy. This erosion is a direct threat to democracy. John Holmwood, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of […]

News, Politics

Alieu Njie Is New Secretary General, 3 New Ministers Appointed

President Adama Barrow has appointed Mr. Alieu Njie, the Secretary to Cabinet as the new Secretary General and Head of the Civil Service. He replaces Mrs Salimata E. Touray who has retired since October 2024. In a similar development, President Barrow has appointed Mod K. Ceesay, Chief of Staff as […]

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EFSCRJ Concerned Over the Unconstitutionality of 2025 Budget Estimates

PUBLIC STATEMENT The Edward Francis Small Centre hereby registers its unreserved condemnation of the Speaker of the National Assembly and the President of the Republic for failing to uphold the Constitution in regard to the tabling of the 2025 budget estimates. Following an amendment of Section 152(1) of the Constitution […]