GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
Wait a minute. Watching reality unveils in Banjul, I am charged to observe with an eagle's eye, listen keenly, analyse impartially and share honestly and adequately. Like...
Our Republic and Its Press Will Rise or Fall Together
By Madi Jobarteh
Wednesday, May 3 was World Press Freedom Day. This Day was delivered to the world by African journalists when they met in Windhoek, Namibia from...
Repeal and replace 2013 Amendment Information and Communication Act
by Alagi Yorro Jallow
‘Criminalizing Internet Libel’& Laws ‘Giving false Information to Public Official’- Honorable D.A. Jawo
The world has changed and is changing. It has become smaller. Communications...
The Reality of Gambia’s Democracy: A Dominant Political Force Demands an Effective Opposition
Written by Solomon Demba
The outcome of the recent parliamentary election is ringing endorsement of the UDP as a dominant political force. The key challenge for our new democracy now is...
GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
Surrogates who were grafted to man-mark your online sceptics hoped they could sandbag the looming impatience flood rising against you and the #GambiaHasDecided rainbow government only to...
100 Days of the Coalition. Grade: D
By Madi Jobarteh
Since the APRC NAMs amended Section 48(3) of the Constitution in 2003 to make simple majority or first-past-the-post the rule for winning elections, it became...
Measuring President Barrow’s first 100 days
Today marks one 100 days since the coalition government took over the reign of power in Banjul. In assessing the significance of that, we take a critical...
Gambia: Progress in first 100 days of Barrow government requires major reform to break...
Amnesty International, Press Statement
• 100 days into President Barrow’s rule, Amnesty International presents a human rights agenda for the country
• Commitment to International Criminal Court and release...
“Kang-Killing” Erupts Gambia’s Political Volcano!
By Alagi Yorro Jallow
In the Gambia, it used to be fashionable for politicians to campaign on the concept of a “divided nation.” Then, a leader appeared on...
Is the Appointment of Chief Justice Hassan Jallow Constitutional?
By Bubacarr Drammeh
In recent weeks, there appears a consensus amongst Gambians that the 1997 Constitution is the Supreme Law of the land to which all activities of the...
Truth and Irreconcilables – Part III
I understand the Barrow government's preference to deal with the atrocities committed
by the Jammeh regime through a Truth and Reconciliation Commission ("TRC")
mechanism, rather than engage in piecemeal...
Workers of the Gambia Unite! Stand Up for Your Rights and Welfare!!
By Madi Jobarteh
Once again May Day is coming on Monday. In the Gambia this very important event has been popularly known for the May Day sports at...
Student: Adama Barrow. Term: 100 Days in Office. Grade: C
By Madi Jobarteh
Today April 28 marks the 100th day in office of Chief Servant Adama Barrow. I give a C grade for his performance. This score is...
Travel Clearance for Public Officers Undermines Effective Management
By Madi Jobarteh
I wish to join Mr. Ernest Mendy of the Gambia Revenue Authority to request Pres. Adama Barrow to withdraw the decision to maintain ‘Travel Clearance’...
Building A Modern Democratic State
By Madi Jobarteh
Follow Up on Njundu Drammeh’s Conversation with Pres. Adama Barrow
Introduction
I refer all to read the great conversation Njundu Drammeh has opened with Chief Servant Adama...
THE CONSTITUTION AND THE MOU ARE MUTUALLY INCLUSIVE
INTRODUCTION
Prior to the December elections in The Gambia, several opposition parties formed a coalition to remove the incumbent President Yahya Jammeh from office. As expected of any...
GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
Peace and security are the fundamental pillars on which any sustainable development is desk. I don't really know what it is about this new government and the...
GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
Many moons ago, Gambians would give their all just to see Jammeh hit the exit point. Then they decided. And Yaya left. A new dawn set in....
Why Do Africans Go to the West? Answer: DEMOCRACY!
By Madi Jobarteh
Western Europe and the United States share a terrible history with Africa. History has shown that slavery and colonialism were the imagination and invention of...
This National Assembly Cannot and Must Not Betray The Gambia
By Madi Jobarteh
If truth be told, this National Assembly is the best parliament the Gambia has ever produced since independence. It is indeed the dream team and...