(JollofNews)- For the first time in the political life of Gambians, change of government through elections took place on 1 December 2016. Until then the governance system of the country was a mere façade of democracy during the 1st Republic to be followed by an outright dictatorship in the 2nd Republic.[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter From Sweden: Gambians Must Bury Tribalism
(JollofNews) – I know once again some of you would be asking the obvious question: ‘What on earth has any toubab to do with our social problems?’ My answer is: A lot. What happens in Gambia affects me, not only because globalization has compressed the world, but because I have been a keen observer of[Read More…]
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: Gambian Ministers And Public Officers Should Declare Their Assets
(JollofNews) – President Adama Barrow and his government must be ready to push the boundaries of transparency and accountability, even and especially with ourselves. We must be ready to embody and model the values that give meaning to and legitimize the important and necessary work of shining light on dark[Read More…]
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