History has a habit of repeating itself. Strongmen are now making a resurgence in the world arena. The autocratic leadership styles of Donald Trump of America, Vladimir Putin of Russia, and Xi Jinping of China are back in fashion. Others like Narendra Modi of India, Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia, and[Read More…]
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Nuha Touray Appointed Secretary General
A former secretary to the Cabinet in the previous regime of Yahya Jammeh has been named as the Gambia’s new Secretary General and head of the Civil Service. Nuha Touray was appointed Tuesday by President Adama Barrow. He succeeds Muhammed BS Jallow, who retired on the day before at the[Read More…]
Solomon Demba: The Draft Constitution: Curtailment Of Presidential Powers
Constitution is debated and contested before it can gain political endorsement. It is invoked to disperse power within the state so as to prevent cronyism. It is invoked to preserve the independence of judiciary. And invoked to claim fundamental rights such as political right. It goes without saying that the aspirations[Read More…]