Tag: Gambia

News, Opinion

The Arrest of a Chief Magistrate is a Disturbing Indicator of Judicial Corruption: Exploring the Pervasive Issue and the President’s Role in Eradicating this Deep-Rooted Problem

Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: Corruption is a widespread issue that undermines the foundations of society, impacting all areas of public life. It diminishes trust in institutions, stifles economic growth, and exacerbates inequality. The recent arrest and detention of Chief Magistrate Pa Modou Njie on multiple charges, including fraud and drug […]

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The Senegambia Bridge Agreement is a National Loss

by Madi Jobarteh. Thanks to Dr. Ousman Gagigo, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has now uploaded the Concession Agreement on the Senegambia Bridge between the Government and Africa50. The Agreement was signed on 21st June 2024, but the Ministry never felt obliged to publicly display the document on […]

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EFSCRJ marks International Human Rights Day 2024 with a Call to Action!

PUBLIC STATEMENT  EFSCRJ marks International Human Rights Day 2024 with a Call to Action!  Today is International Human Rights Day. The Preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 opened with these words,   “Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all […]

News, Politics

Gambia: The Need to Abandon “Sosalasso and Belly Politics

Fatoumatta: The deficit and the decline in democracy arise from the perpetual political campaigning of both the governing and opposition parties. A call for statesmanship in Gambian politics is essential. There is a time for politics, a time for governance, and a time for electoral campaigns. There is a pressing […]