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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…
UDP student wing’s rejoinder to President’s deputy adviser on youth
On behalf of the United Democratic Party's Students' Wing, I sincerely like to register my condescension over the recent statement purportedly written by the President’s deputy youth adviser, Mr Saihou Mballow against the statement issued…
TRRC: Putting truth, justice and reconciliation in perspective
By Baba Galleh Jallow
In addition to competing narratives, another interesting conundrum the TRRC is constantly faced with is a series of interrelated demands made by some segments of Gambian society. All too often, demands like truth…
TRRC: Managing the narratives
By Baba Galleh Jallow
The TRRC’s ongoing public hearings have generated a number of interesting narratives in Gambian society. From the testimonies and statements of victims, alleged perpetrators and perpetrators emerge a narrative of…