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Book review: A Date with Destiny by Demba Ali Jawo
It is said that a person, in writing about himself or herself, writes about his or her age, its trials and tribulations, triumphs and glories, and wishes and aspirations for the future. The book ‘A Date with Destiny’ is therefore not only…
The Honourable Ya Kumba Jaiteh and the Imperative of Executive Adherence to Legality
With mounting interest I follow the debate on whether there is authorisation under the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia (“the Constitution”) for His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, to fire…
Coalition leaders must take responsibility for the deplorable state of affairs in the country
By Madi Jobarteh
The unenviable current state of the Gambia under the presidency of Adama Barrow is equally the responsibility of Coalition leaders like the president himself. Citizens must hold all of these leaders and their parties as…
Attempted removal of nominated NAM is constitutionally wrong
By Abdoulie Fatty
By all accounts, Yayha Jammeh was a dictator. He did not have respect for democracy. He seriously undermined important state institutions. The National Assembly, the citadel of law making, was at his mercy. The…
Will Pres. Barrow salvage himself or not?
By: Madi Jobarteh
It is not only dangerous for a President but also for a country to have widespread public disillusionment with his government! So far the level of public discontentment with the Barrow Government is at an alarming…
Women’s rights in Africa: Agenda 2063 and Sustainable Development Goals
By Satang Nabaneh
Around the world, 8 March is celebrated as International Women’s Day. It is a global day celebrating the achievements of women with a rallying call to action for accelerating gender parity.
Today serves as a befitting…
Defend democratic governance: The National Assembly cannot be violated!
The fired lawmaker Ya Kumba Jaiteh has already been replaced by President Adama Barrow on Monday.
First things first: The National Assembly is the embodiment of our collective sovereignty, power and voice! We cannot and must not allow…
The reality of resurrection in New Gambia is needed beyond doubt
We have all been keenly following the proceedings of the Truth, Reconciliation, Reparation Commission. The hypothesis has been are Gambians that vicious to inflict such heinous crimes against their fellow citizens? As the TRRC continue to…
TRRC UPDATE: The national conversation continues
By Dr Baba Galleh Jallow
The TRRC concluded its second three-week session on February 28, 2019 with a hearing on circumstances surrounding the November 11, 1994 incident and the death of former AFPRC Finance minister Ousman Koro Ceesay…
The National Assembly must institute impeachment proceedings against the President
The letter written by the Secretary General Ebrima O. Camara on behalf of the President Adama Barrow is a direct affront on the authority, dignity and legitimacy of the National Assembly hence a direct affront to the very sovereignty of…