Questions continue to fly around about the credibility of the former Gambian minister Abubacarr Marie “Ba” Tambedou to seek a role in the ICC as a judge. The revelations by The Republic of allegations of gross abuse of office, corruption and nepotism against Tambadou in the sale of the assets[Read More…]
Editorial
Gambia Can’t Register Diaspora Voters But Can Send Immigration Teams Abroad?
In a move that starkly highlights the Gambia Government’s misplaced priorities, authorities have recently dispatched an Immigration Team to Mauritania “to issue national ID cards to Gambian citizens”. On the surface, this appears as a routine bureaucratic gesture — a state reaching out to its citizens abroad. But the deeper[Read More…]
Gambia: CDS Cham Needs To Stay Out Of Politics
The call for Gambia’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Mamat O Cham, to distance himself from politics reflects the long-standing principle of keeping military institutions apolitical in democratic governance. This principle is vital to maintain the integrity and professionalism of the armed forces, preventing any perception that the[Read More…]