Why did United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer resign, while many African leaders refuse to relinquish power? This article examines the contrasting attitudes toward power and resignation in mature democracies and fragile Republics, focusing on the psychology of political leadership and the rarity of accountable transitions in Africa. By Alagi […]
By: Aisha Faal Mary Ongore, Senior Legal Manager for Sustainable Finance at the International Lawyers Project (ILP), has said journalists should be able to seek and obtain information held by public institutions if access to information laws is to serve their purpose of promoting transparency and accountability.“Journalists and citizens must […]
Fatoumatta: There’s something both telling and ironic about the National People’s Party gearing up to unveil a sleek, digitally polished 2026 manifesto at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. It’s more than just another political gathering—it’s a reflection of the entire Gambian political scene. It lays bare a […]
The Gambian leader, President Adama Barrow has appointed Honourable Yankuba J.N Sonko as the Chairperson of the Local Government Service Commission. Hon. Sonko and three others, namely, Safie Lowe-Ceesay, former Minister of Health, Abdoulie Sallah, former Secretary General and head of the Civil Service and one Bahai Hydara have been […]