The saying that dictators will never change is constantly being manifested by Yahya Jammeh. That is because all dictators share similar traits – corrupted souls, sadistic tendencies, lack of empathy, and an insatiable taste for power, wealth and dominance. At a mere phone call, Jammeh, a political fugitive, summarily dethroned[Read More…]
Opinion
Samsudeen Sarr: Jammeh’s Rejection Is A Blessing In Disguise For Barrow
I think Jammeh’s declaration of not supporting the NPP-APRC political coalition is a huge blessing in disguise for President Adama Barrow who has recently been bombarded with arsenals of false allegations about his secret-amnesty offer to former President Yahya Jammeh in exchange for the APRC party to support Barrow’s December[Read More…]
The Gambia’s Democratic Transition Is Facing A Litmus Test
The upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections will be the most consequential in The Gambia’s history. Almost five years ago, in December 2016, The Gambia brought authoritarian President Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year reign to an end through a democratic election. Since then, despite facing numerous obstacles and challenges, the West African country[Read More…]
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