Authorities in the Gambia have arrested and detained a former speaker of the country’s National Assembly. Fatoumata Jahumpa-Ceesay, 61, was reportedly arrested on today (Thursday) shortly after she returned from Dakar,Senegal, where she serving as an ECOWAS election observer in the recently concluded presidential election. No reasons have been given[Read More…]
Year: 2019
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: Captain Thomas Sankara Taught How To Be Feminist?
No one can read the works and words of Thomas Isidore Noel Sankara and fail to conclude that the late president of Burkina Faso was a certifiable feminist. From his unmistakable ode to women “Women’s Liberation the African freedom struggle” to the collection of his speeches “We are Heirs of[Read More…]
Building The New Gambia With Madi Jobarteh: Let’s Defend Democratic Governance!
First things first: The National Assembly is the embodiment of our collective sovereignty, power and voice! We cannot and must not allow anyone to violate, ridicule or weaken our National Assembly. Let us defend and strengthen our representatives! The sacking of a sitting National Assembly Member by the President of[Read More…]
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