By Kebeli Demba Nyima | Legal and National Security Analyst Madi Jobarteh’s call for the arrest and prosecution of Minister Demba Sabally, based on a single phrase—“we will shed blood”—is emotionally charged, legally incoherent, and politically opportunistic. His entire argument is premised on a fundamental misreading of the Criminal Offences […]
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Beyond Political Loyalty: Reassessing Ministerial Appointments in Gambian Governance
Beyond Political Loyalty: Reassessing Ministerial Appointments in Gambian Governance: The Political-Technocratic Dilemma in Governance. Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Governance in The Gambia has undergone significant structural shifts, particularly in the transition from the 1970 Constitution to the 1997 Constitution. The earlier framework allowed parliamentarians to serve in cabinet positions, ensuring […]
Editorial: The Critical Challenge of Cabinet Ministers in Partisan Politics
By Alagi Yorro Jallow. Part 1 Fatoumatta: In a democracy, governance must rise above the fray of partisan theatrics; yet in The Gambia, cabinet ministers are increasingly mired in party politics, which severely undermines institutional integrity. Instead of embodying national service, they often showcase loyalty to the ruling party, transforming […]
COMMENTARY: Navigating the Tension between Diplomatic Discipline and Political Survival: Unpacking the Conteh-Tangara Rift and Its Far-Reaching Implications. The Central Conflict: Meritocracy versus Political Favoritism. Upholding Diplomatic Norms in the Face of Open Confrontation: Assessing the Risks.
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Diplomacy thrives on discretion, unity, and strategic engagement. Ambassadors—by definition—serve as extensions of their country’s foreign policy, tasked with projecting national interests and strengthening international relations. Yet, in The Gambia, diplomacy has increasingly become entangled in domestic political disputes, blurring the lines between diplomatic protocol and […]