In seven days, Gambians will be marking 18th February as the 60th Independence Day. The Government will be spending millions of dalasi to celebrate the day in grand style. In the first place, EFSCRJ holds that the actual date of independence of the Gambia is 24 April 1970. We hold […]
Part I Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The tenure of former President Yahya Jammeh is a striking paradox in The Gambia’s political landscape. On one hand, he possessed a remarkable ability to pinpoint and appoint highly qualified, experienced individuals to vital positions within his administration. On the other, his penchant for […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow; Part VII Fatoumatta: As The Gambia celebrates its 60th year of independence, the nation stands at a pivotal crossroads, reflecting on its past while envisioning its future. From the momentous occasion of February 18, 1965, when the nation first embraced freedom, to the present day, this journey […]
Introduction: Part VI Fatoumatta: Over the past 60 years, The Gambia has grappled with a profound democratic deficit, having endured only three presidents since its independence in 1965. In stark contrast, the United States has witnessed the leadership of ten presidents in the same timeframe. This disparity underscores a serious […]