The recent press release by the Ministry of Interior in response to the trending complaints of the issuing of ID cards to Gambian migrants in certain countries in the sub-region, has obviously fallen short of addressing the public concern over the matter. In the release, the ministry tried to justify[Read More…]
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Dr Omar Janneh: Judiciary Reform Alone Cannot Fix Land Disputes
The origins of land ownership may be debated, but in The Gambia today, the consequences of lack of appropriate safeguards are clear: our land is in crisis. Our land is crying beneath our feet. Therefore, if we are to build a just and prosperous Gambia, we must begin with the[Read More…]
Alagi Yorro Jallow: When Truth-tellers Are Accused Of Jealousy, We Must Ask: Who Benefits From Silencing Dissent?
In moments of public reckoning, intellectuals are often called to account for their proximity to power, and it is common for critics to be dismissed as envious. This accusation of “intellectual jealousy” serves as a convenient distraction, designed to personalize dissent and obscure the essence of the critique. However, let[Read More…]
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