Indeed, every genuine Gambian who loves and cherishes his/her citizenship should condemn the recent decision by the government of President Adama Barrow to withdraw its support for Ba Tambadou’s candidature for a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in favour of a non-Gambian. That is the height of[Read More…]
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Alagi Yorro Jallow: When Justice Is Selective, Democracy Suffers
The Commission of Inquiry into Local Government Councils has peeled back a troubling layer of The Gambia’s democratic fabric. From inflated procurement deals to mismanaged funds, the revelations—particularly those involving the Banjul City Council under Mayoress Rohey Malick Lowe—demand public reckoning. And yet, the political response from the United Democratic[Read More…]
The Gambian Paradox, A Call For Mindset Change & Collective Action
Gambia stands at a crossroads, grappling with the challenges of poverty and underdevelopment. Yet, amidst these difficulties, there lies an opportunity for growth and transformation. As someone who has walked the path from a small village in the Gambia to the corridors of power in Washington, I’ve seen first-hand the[Read More…]