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Misconceptions and misinformation about secularity
Since the release of the draft constitution two weeks ago a growing struggle over the soul of the nation has been brewing up over a single word, ‘secularity’. The fact that the CRC did not mention the word at all yet in their draft they…
IGP must investigate and prosecute the death of Fatou Sanyang of Bwiam
Why has the Inspector General of Police failed to arrest the driver of the vehicle alleged to have fatally knocked the five-year old girl Fatou Sanyang and three other people in Bwiam in the convoy of the President? Murder is a capital…
December 1st. ruined expectations. Time to wake up!
What is your worth as a human being? What are your rights and duties as a citizen? What is a Republic? What is the purpose of Government? Why is the majority of Gambians poor and deprived of basic social services and economic…
A review of the ‘Sweat is Invisible in the Rain’
Until the Story of the hunt is told by the Lion, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter. – African Proverb
Like many in academics, I like being lost in fiction every now and then. However, a good memoir can also pack a huge…
TRRC’s message on international day for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
2019 theme: “Orange the world: Generation Equality Stands Against Rape”
The TRRC stands with women and girls all around the world to commemorate the international day for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. The…
This lot of infidels
By Mustapha K Darboe
It has been his routine. Each day Suntu comes to people but he stays alone. He has become accustomed to being alone perhaps.
Most times, he would sit at a quiet corner at the Press House, murmuring to himself.…
Media Services Bill: Silencing the media!
Yet again the Government of Adama Barrow has proposed yet another piece of law which can only be described as unnecessary but clearly intended to limit the space for the media and consequently silence citizens in the way they engage on…
Concerns over the draft Criminal Offences Bill 2019
On Tuesday December 2nd the Minister of Justice will lay before the National Assembly a bill to amend the current Criminal Code. I wish to call on National Assembly Members not to approve this bill because it contains provisions that…
Why file a case against Myanmar for accountability for the Rohingya?
The Gambia as a country largely supported by the international community liberated itself from 22 years of dark history characterized by among others, atrocities and enforced disappearances.
The new Gambia is determined to return as it…
United Democratic Party’s diaspora statement of solidarity
Following several meetings and consultations by the Party's Central Committee, the United Democratic Party (UDP) has finally declared its position on the term of the Coalition's Transitional President. This position was announced and…