Congratulations to the University of The Gambia’s Class of 2023 graduates! Best wishes on your forthcoming journey. May all your dreams be realized and contribute positively to nation-building. Remember, you are the future leaders and change-makers of our nation, and your efforts will shape our society’s destiny. You have worked […]
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The Path Forward For The Gambia: Learning From Senegal’s Democratic Progress
by Haruna Jallow In recent days or weeks, a recurring question has emerged both within and beyond the borders of The Gambia: Can we draw lession from Senegal’s recent advancements in governance? To consider emulating the strides made by Senegal and the Pastef party, The Gambia must first lay a […]
The Enigma Surrounding the National People’s Party
Fatoumatta: President Adama Barrow’s National People’s Party (NPP) can seem enigmatic. This party, whose candidate has triumphed in every general election since the 2021 presidential election, rose to power following a grand coalition that ended the 22-year reign of a dictator perceived as both benign and malevolent. The journey to […]
Senegal: 25 Ministers, 5 Secs. of State Appointed In New Government
The list of ministers, long awaited by the Senegalese people, has just been announced. On Friday 5 April, 3 days after his appointment, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveiled the composition of his government. This team includes several leaders who supported the Head of State Bassirou Diomaye Faye during the presidential […]