Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. This week marks seven years since the Gambian community and press fraternity have been mourning the loss of The Gambia’s Daily Observer, Gambia Fatoumatta: This week marks the seventh anniversary of the Daily Observer’s closure, which signifies a setback for press freedom under President […]
Fatoumatta: Cybercrime legislation is akin to a double-edged sword. The primary issue lies in the absence of a designated governmental authority tasked with securing the internet for all. It is vital to shield cyber data from unauthorized access and to deter bullies and perpetrators of violence, yet it is just […]
Fatoumatta: The presidential system of governance is proving detrimental in The Gambia. We can look to South Africa’s elections for inspiration, benchmarking their robust democratic and political systems. This is particularly relevant as The Gambia seeks to revive the 2020 draft constitution in pursuit of a more prosperous nation. Alagi […]
Fatoumatta: Here is how liberators and democrats morph into despots and lunatics: This is how liberators and democrats can transform into despots and tyrants. Yoweri Museveni has held the presidency of Uganda since 1986, having been elected for six terms. He took office on January 26, 1986, and has been […]