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The National Discussion on the Final Draft Constitution

Part 1: Presidential Term Limit By Madi Jobarteh Indeed, Harona Drammeh and Paradise TV deserve immense commendation for the foresight and pioneering initiative in setting the...

The National Assembly and National Destiny

By Madi Jobarteh If anyone understands the nature of a Democratic Republic one will not be in any doubt to realize that the destiny of...

No Gambian Should Serve as President for More Ten Years

Defend the Draft Constitution By Madi Jobarteh It is indeed quite concerning that the Cabinet of President Adama Barrow has expressed objection to the draft constitution...

Elite Capture of State Power in The Gambia

By Madi Jobarteh There is no doubt that the incidence of a few powerful people called the ‘elites’ have hijacked The Gambian State to advance...

The Future of a Republican Gambia is Equally in the Hands of Journalists

By Madi Jobarteh Journalism without fear or favour. The Gambia needs strong and fearless journalists today more than ever! Today is World Press Freedom Day with the theme ‘Journalism...

The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission— Interim Report

The following is the interim report of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission of The Gambia. THE-TRUTH-RECONCILAITION-AND-REPARATIONS-COMMISSION-TRRC-INTERIM-REPORT-Logo-FinalDownload

The Senseless and Irrational Massive Redeployments in the Civil and Public Services

By Madi Jobarteh A close study of the nature of the movements within the civil and public services clearly indicates that this is not a...

Genesis of Gambia’s Current Predicaments

By Abdullah Samateh The coming to power of Mr. Adama Barrow as president of The Gambia marked the end of the darkest chapter in our...

The Economic Implications of COVID-19 on The Gambia

By Fatima Mboge Esq. The Coronavirus known to cause COVID-19 has taken many lives and disrupted livelihoods around the globe. Life as we know it...

What is the Agenda of this Government in Combating Coronavirus?

By Madi Jobarteh On April 3 the National Assembly approved a forty-five day state of public emergency proposed by the government. This is now twelve...

The Gambia and COVID-19 Pandemic

By Musa Camara The novel Coronavirus is ravaging the world, leaving in its wake, as of the writing of this piece, nearly two million infected...

Colonialists in “Black Faces” will Always Betray You!

By: Ousainou Mbenga “Laka Gnaye Yombana, Olbati Baa...

Report of the Constitutional Review Commission on the Draft Constitution for the Third Republic of The Gambia

The following is the Report of the Constitutional Review Commission on the Draft Constitution for the Third Republic of The Gambia submitted to...

The Final Draft Constitution for the Third Republic of The Gambia

The following is the final draft of the proposed constitution for the Third Republic of The Gambia submitted to the President Adama Barrow on...

The Indispensability of Strong Government Institutions in Democratic Governance

Muddy Waters of Female Circumcision in Islam

Fighting for Democracy and Diversity are Worthwhile

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