In the face of overwhelming evidence that fake news has permeated our newsfeeds, politics, and lives, politicians, and the public seem to have hit more for this post-truth era. Post-truth politics is a political culture in which a debate is framed largely by appeals to emotions disconnected from the truth[Read More…]
Year: 2019
Building A New Gambia With Madi Jobarteh: Understanding The Constitutional Immunity For AFPRC Members: Lessons For TRRC.
While it is indeed painful to witness a key perpetrator like Yankuba Touray easily walk out of the TRRC it is necessary to point out that indeed the Constitution, from sections 13 to 17of the Second Schedule have protected members and other persons acting in the name of the notorious[Read More…]
Gambia: Detained Ex-Minister To Be Punished For Failing To Give Self-Incriminating Evidence At Truth Commission
Authorities in the Gambia have vowed to come down heavily on Former Jammeh-era Minister Yankuba Touray who was arrested Wednesday for refusing to incriminate himself at the truth commission. Abubacarr Tambadou , Attorney General and minister of Justice minister said Mr Touray’s actions and conduct were contemptuous and disrespectful to[Read More…]