A state has a fundamental responsibility of safeguarding sovereignty, maintaining peace and stability, and protecting its citizens. By these measures, I believe I have good grounds to judge the Barrow administration’s record a failure. On 16 July 2026, Senegalese security forces, presumably acting under the authority of Commander-in-Chief, Bassirou Diomaye[Read More…]
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Credible Elections Begin With A Credible Voter Register
There is considerable truth in the saying that elections are won or lost long before polling day. This observation reflects the importance of maintaining the integrity of every stage of the electoral process, particularly voter registration. An accurate voter register is at the heart of credible elections, and the IEC[Read More…]
Safeguarding Gambia’s Electoral Integrity Requires More Than Addressing The Irregularities In The Voter Register
Public confidence in the electoral system depends on transparency, accountability and the consistent application of electoral laws free from political influence or overreach. Safeguarding and maintaining the integrity of the voters’ register is a statutory responsibility of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and underpin credible elections and democratic governance and[Read More…]

