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Senegal, Democracy and Africa: Despair or Hope?
Macky Sall, President of Senegal
By Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
The unconstitutional postponement of the presidential election by Pres. Macky Sall and endorsed by the National Assembly!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
A Big Welcome For National Dialogue- D.A Jawo
Demba Ali Jawo, Former Minister Of Communications and Information Technology.
By D. A. Jawo
Bravo to President Adama Barrow and his administration for finally calling for a national dialogue with leaders!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
To Preserve Democracy And Rule Of Law, It Is Essential For ECOWAS To Act Firmly And Impartially
GAP Leader Musa Yali Batchilly
The subregional body must prioritize the interests and welfare of its member states over personal agendas. Upholding transparency and accountability should be core principles of ECOWAS,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
From Abdoulaye to Macky. The Full Circle
Macky Sall , President of Senegal
By Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
I recall on Friday 27 January 2012 I was standing with thousands of Senegalese citizens as well as fellow civil society!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Situation In Senegal: Failure Of Government And ECOWAS
Madi Jobarteh, Human Rights Activist
By Madi Jobarteh
The current political situation in Senegal is simply the usual classical failure of leaders and institutions in Africa that squarely accounts!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Signals Of Distress In Adama Barrow’s Presidency: The Departure Of Chairman Saikou Jawara
Kemo Bojang, UDP Youth Leader
By Kemo Bojang
When the chairman of an entire area council, Saikou Jawara, decides to depart, it serves as a poignant indicator of the difficulties confronting The Gambia.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Urban Planning: The Need for a Roads Master Plan- Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist formerly with ADB
By: Dr. Ousman Gajigo
I have shared some thoughts on housing and transportation in the context of urban planning in The Gambia.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Flailing of a Failed Regime in Agriculture- Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist formerly with ABD
By: Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Earlier this month, the Minister of Agriculture, Demba Sabally,announced the government’s plan to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Central And Local Government Relations- A Cause For Concern
Demba Ali Jawo, Former Minister Of Communications & Information Technology
By D. A. Jawo
There is irrefutable evidence that the relationship between local and central government in this country has!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Urban Planning and Housing- Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist and formerly ADB.
Dr. Ousman Gajigo
In an earlier article, I discussed the problem of the lack of urban planning in the context of transportation. That is!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…