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Communication, Engagement, and Collaboration Are Key In Advocacy
Ousman Ceesay, Seattle, WA
By Ousman Ceesay
Communication plays a pivotal role in shaping societal attitudes and behaviors. Advocacy, especially in the context of contentious issues like ending female…
Understanding Female Circumcision and the Injury to Women’s Dignity
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
In 1994, as a journalist with Radio Gambia I had the privilege of being the first and only Gambian journalist to interview the imam who came from Mecca to consecrate the…
Government Silence over Corruption!
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
It is seven days now since Malagen published a damning story about the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Ousman Bah awarding a contract worth seven hundred thousand…
Incentives Must Go Hand in Hand with Performance
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
Barely 21 days after the NAMs were handed brand new vehicles in a so-called innovative arrangement, we now see the Minister of Justice also submit a bill before parliament to…
How To Stop Military Coups in West Africa
Mariama Khan, Former Secretary General Office of The President, Security Analyst & Africanist Scholar Writing from Rhode Island.
By: Mariama Khan
Security Analyst & Africanist Scholar
Writing…
THE ‘CONTAGION OF AUTOCRACY’ CALLS FOR A RETHINK OF PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY IN AFRICA
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Political Science Lecturer, The University of The Gambia.
By Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Political Science Lecturer, The University of The Gambia.
On 30 August 2023, shortly after Gabon’s election…
Momodou Sabally’s Guide to Fixing Gambia’s Economy…Or Not
Momodou Sabally, Former Secretary General and Head of civil service
By Ken Hamut, Chief Correspondent for Lighthearted Realities
Let’s all give a hearty applause to Momodou Sabally, Gambia's very own "magic…
Covering Up Misconduct And Incompetence!
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
By Madi Jobarteh
This press release is a clear manifestation of uncontrolled misconduct and incompetence in every sense of the word. It means public institutions either lack…
President Barrow’s Executive Order on Government Foreign Travel Moratorium: A Mere Mirage for…
H.E Adama Barrow, President Of The Gambia
By Ken Hamut, Washington DC, USA
President Adama Barrow's recent executive order instituting a moratorium on all government foreign travels for the remainder of fiscal…
The Coup d’État Problem
Dr. Ousman Gagigo, Former ADB Official
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Military coup d’états are happening again in West Africa with depressing frequency. Like many man-made phenomena,…