Fatoumatta: The presidential system of governance is proving detrimental in The Gambia. We can look to South Africa’s elections for inspiration, benchmarking their robust democratic and political systems. This is particularly relevant as The Gambia seeks to revive the 2020 draft constitution in pursuit of a more prosperous nation. Alagi […]
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In Memory of a Legendary Educator: Mrs. Harriet Margaret Ndow
In remembrance of Harriet Ndow, a pioneering figure in education and a pillar of enlightenment in The Gambia, we pay homage to her enduring legacy. Mrs. Harriet Ndow, a distinguished Gambian educator and founder of Ndow’s Comprehensive Secondary School, passed away on June 18, 2019. Her remarkable contributions to education […]
The Gambia’s Emerging Democracy: Are There Any Echoes of the Magna Carta?
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 […]
Suspect shot in the buttocks while trying to escape – Police
Police have reported the shooting of a suspect in his buttocks on Saturday, 15th June 2024 while trying to escape control from the patrol team of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) in Fass Njaga Choi, North Bank Region. A statement from the Gambia Police Force disclosed that Momodou Jallow, a suspect […]