In a democratic republic, a fundamental purpose of the constitution is to provide all rights to citizens and then place obligations on the State to respect, protect and fulfill these rights. A democratic constitution creates all safeguards to ensure that the State and no one else violates human rights in […]
By Arfang Madi Sillah, Washington DC National security has emerged as a paramount focus in the contemporary geopolitical arena, with nation-states around the world recalibrating their strategic priorities to address an increasingly complex array of threats. In an era characterized by the proliferation of non-state actors, cyber warfare, transnational crime, […]
by Madi Jobarteh Constitution Series 3 Creating an Over Powerful President at the Expense of Good Governance The Barrow Papers have established a governance system never seen in the Gambia since colonial times. Worse than both the 1970 and 1997 constitutions, the Barrow Papers have dumped all appointments to all […]
Part II Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: James Madison once stated, “The concentration of powers is the essence of tyranny.” The amalgamation of legislative, executive, and judicial powers, whether held by one, a few, or many, and no matter the method of acquisition, can justly be considered the very definition of […]