PUBLIC STATEMENT Eight years ago, Gambians under the auspices of the 2016 Grand Coalition of opposition parties voted out the autocratic regime of Yaya Jammeh in the December 1 presidential election. It marked the first time in the 60 years of the nation’s history for citizens to remove a president […]
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The Gambia merits responsible citizenship and activism, not mere complaints on Facebook
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: I do not know when the rain will stop falling on us in Gambia. The Gambia deserves responsible complainers, activists, feminists, and journalists. Sensationalism, sentimentality, emotionalism, and the manufacturing of consent are dangerous in a democracy and constitute an abuse of it. There is no truth […]
The dangers of tribalism in Gambian politics lie in the paradox of those who decry tribalism while simultaneously engaging in it by labeling others as tribalists
by Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: Tribalism and ethnic politics present a significant threat to the social unity and democratic integrity of The Gambia. The recent comments made by President Adama Barrow during his “Meet the People’s Tour” in the Lower River Region have reignited this sensitive issue. Barrow criticized the […]
Why is Momodou Sabally considered one of the most disliked figures among the young in Gambia?
Why is Momodou Sabally considered one of the most disliked figures among the young in Gambia? ‘Respecting freedom of belief and association in a democracy is a fundamental human right.’ Academic excellence, intelligence, good moral character, and wisdom are all valuable traits. However, schools primarily emphasize academic excellence. Despite this, […]