Tag: Gambia

News, Politics

Why are American Ivy League campuses showing support for Palestine, while the UTG and other African universities remain silent?

Fatoumatta: What accounts for the lack of participation from University of The Gambia (UTG) students and academics, as well as Islamic religious populists and activists, in the recent global protests against the genocide in Gaza and the suffering of the Palestinian people? Historically, university students and scholars have been pivotal […]

News

Good Media Ratings: Execute and implement the recommendations from the 2018 Article 19 Sponsored Media Reform Recommendation Report Gathering Dust

FATOUMATTA: Good Media Ratings: Execute and implement the recommendations from the 2018 Article 19 Sponsored Media Reform Recommendation Report Gathering Dust. Honorable Minister: The continuity of government reforms across different administrations or ministers is a critical element of governance. A new government or minister typically inherits the policies, programs, and […]

News, Opinion

How can Gambia make a difference as the new OIC Chair?

I’d like to extend my congratulations to the Government and people of Gambia for hosting the 15th Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit, despite the logistical challenges that led to the postponement of the Summit at least three times. It’s a proud moment for every patriotic citizen that our country […]