Fatoumatta: Musa Bassadi Jawara’s claim that Donald Trump will “handpick” the next UN Secretary‑General is not only false but diplomatically impossible. It exposes a deeper collapse in Gambian intellectual culture, where confidence increasingly substitutes for knowledge and misinformation is delivered with the tone of expertise. The UN Charter, history, and […]
Soldiers of the Senegalese Armed Forces on Thursday, 16th July 2026, stormed the Bullock Military Camp in Foni, West Coast Region of The Gambia, and demolished the fence of the Military Camp. The Senegalese soldiers claimed that the military fence is in their country’s territory. Bullock is located near the […]
Why did United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer resign, while many African leaders refuse to relinquish power? This article examines the contrasting attitudes toward power and resignation in mature democracies and fragile Republics, focusing on the psychology of political leadership and the rarity of accountable transitions in Africa. By Alagi […]
Fatoumatta: In Gambian politics, principle is scarce, and flattery is common. Leaders often praise like loyal followers yet contradict themselves without hesitation, creating a crisis of conviction. In a political climate where loyalty shifts with the seasons and morality is up for negotiation, Gambians face a tough question: What does […]