Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime signifies the conclusion of a long-standing dynasty in Syria. After almost 14 years of conflict, Assad’s administration fell during significant offensives by the Syrian opposition forces. This momentous event ends the Assad family’s governance, which started with Hafez al-Assad in […]
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Gambia: The Need to Abandon “Sosalasso and Belly Politics
Fatoumatta: The deficit and the decline in democracy arise from the perpetual political campaigning of both the governing and opposition parties. A call for statesmanship in Gambian politics is essential. There is a time for politics, a time for governance, and a time for electoral campaigns. There is a pressing […]
December 1. The Day Gambians Decided to End Dictatorship and Embrace Democracy
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 […]
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 […]