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Incentives Must Go Hand in Hand with Performance
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
Barely 21 days after the NAMs were handed brand new vehicles in a so-called innovative arrangement, we now see the Minister of Justice also submit a bill before parliament to…
How To Stop Military Coups in West Africa
Mariama Khan, Former Secretary General Office of The President, Security Analyst & Africanist Scholar Writing from Rhode Island.
By: Mariama Khan
Security Analyst & Africanist Scholar
Writing…
THE ‘CONTAGION OF AUTOCRACY’ CALLS FOR A RETHINK OF PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY IN AFRICA
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Political Science Lecturer, The University of The Gambia.
By Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Political Science Lecturer, The University of The Gambia.
On 30 August 2023, shortly after Gabon’s election…
Momodou Sabally’s Guide to Fixing Gambia’s Economy…Or Not
Momodou Sabally, Former Secretary General and Head of civil service
By Ken Hamut, Chief Correspondent for Lighthearted Realities
Let’s all give a hearty applause to Momodou Sabally, Gambia's very own "magic…
Covering Up Misconduct And Incompetence!
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
By Madi Jobarteh
This press release is a clear manifestation of uncontrolled misconduct and incompetence in every sense of the word. It means public institutions either lack…
President Barrow’s Executive Order on Government Foreign Travel Moratorium: A Mere Mirage for…
H.E Adama Barrow, President Of The Gambia
By Ken Hamut, Washington DC, USA
President Adama Barrow's recent executive order instituting a moratorium on all government foreign travels for the remainder of fiscal…
The Coup d’État Problem
Dr. Ousman Gagigo, Former ADB Official
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Military coup d’états are happening again in West Africa with depressing frequency. Like many man-made phenomena,…
In Defense of Alhagie Bora Amidst the Onslaught on Freedom of Expression in The Gambia
Alagie Bora Sisawo, Comedian & Co Host on Badinya Kaacha on Kerr Fatou.
By Ken Hamut, Washington DC, USA
In a sphere where the sanctity of untrammeled discourse and the harmonious interplay of myriad…
Why Military Intervention In Niger Will Be Bad For Everyone
Mariama Khan, Former Secretary General & Head Of Civil The Gambia.
By: Mariama Khan, Security Analyst Rhode Island, US.
There is a saying that “an unjust peace is better than a righteous war.” This is…
Police is a State and not a Government: Detention of the Comedian – Alagie Borra is…
Barrister, Famara Singhateh , Head of West Africa Desk, A-LAW INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM, Antwerp, Belgium
After carefully examining the video from Alhagie Bora on Kerr Fatou media, still the Gambia Police Force's…