Today I join the global community in commemorating World AIDS Day. On this day we remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS, recommit ourselves to caring for those living with HIV/AIDS, and acknowledge all those who care for and support those struggling with the effects of this disease.[Read More…]
Opinion
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: Let’s Stop Rewarding Corrupt Leaders With Public Office
Freedom fighters rarely remain fighters after tasting power. In many cases they turn to dictatorship and find comfort in corruption. But the worst ones are those who do not achieve power of their own but survive in its periphery. Thus, the rumors depressing my soul right now: President Adama Barrow’s[Read More…]
Building The New Gambia With Madi Jobarteh: We Need National Stocktaking, NOT Celebration!
On Saturday December 2 the Coalition and Pres. Barrow launched a massive celebration at the Buffer Zone marking the first anniversary of the end of dictatorship in the Gambia. As typical in our history, scores of citizens were transported from around the country to grace the occasion. The same musicians[Read More…]