According to Orwell, an empire must be in continuous war. War or military action are effective methods to keep the masses in poverty and ignorant. If masses educate themselves, they will overthrow the elites. War is an effective weapon utilized by many empires, in order to maintain elitism and control[Read More…]
Year: 2018
Building The New Gambia With Madi Jobarteh: Should Barrow Keep Or Return The UTG Honorary Degree?
On 15 January 2018 the University of the Gambia conferred on Pres. Adama Barrow an honorary degree for human rights. Pres. Barrow is the Chancellor of UTG as per Section 7 of UTG Act. The provision went further to state that the Chancellor is only a ceremonial head with no[Read More…]
Banjul Letter With Njundu Drammeh: Whither The Gambian Woman: On the Menu Or At The Political Decision-Making Table?
“If democracy is going to put down strong and healthy roots, it must profit from the full and equitable participation of women in national and local leadership positions…..” Madeleine K. Albright ‘Women hold half the sky’ is not a cliché. It is a fact of life, a demographic reality. It[Read More…]
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