Tag: government

News, Opinion

A Ministry of Information Has No Place In a Democracy

Fatoumatta: This article below was initially published on April 27, 2022, recommending the dissolution of the Ministry of Information. In a democracy, the notion of a Ministry of Information indeed provokes critical questions regarding transparency, freedom of the press, and governmental communication roles. The presence of such a ministry can […]

News, Politics

Political Patronage:”KU BOKA C GETA GEE NAN C MEOW MEE”

Political Patronage: “KU BOKA C GETA GEE NAN C MEOW MEE” Diasporans who have returned with merit and those who formerly struggled for The Gambia’s liberation deserve a government job as a “sacrifice” and patriotic duty. Part I Fatoumatta: The renowned Gambian musician Ali Cham, popularly known by his stage […]