We decried Yaya for exactly the same reason, that he ruled based on his whims; a typical Gambian if you ask me. Those he favored or those who benefitted from him never saw him for the monster he was.They blamed his victims. Reason, logic, process and procedure; these are concepts that are meaningless and it… Continue reading Our Emotionally Charged Nation
Category: Gambia
Gambian Courts And Excessive Fines
Our laws, crime, and punishment should take into account our value systems, beliefs, economic realities and a whole host of other factors unique to our situation.
A Sign Of Things to Come
What is surprising in the latest social media orchestrated brouhaha is not the statements thereof, it is the fact that many people are acting shocked at the utterances made in the audio being distributed purportedly from some Banjul youths. That feeling has been latent for decades and anyone who cares to look knows this. In… Continue reading A Sign Of Things to Come
A Sign Of Things to Come
What is surprising in the latest social media orchestrated brouhaha is not the statements thereof, it is the fact that many people are acting shocked at the utterances made in the audio being distributed purportedly from some Banjul youths. That feeling has been latent for decades and anyone who cares to look knows this. In… Continue reading A Sign Of Things to Come
Jor-Kaa Binibo – Capturing The Essence of a Tradition (Snippet)
Article 6 of the Manding Charter (Kurugan Fuga) incorporates the concept of working for one’s subsistence in its provisions thus; To win the battle of prosperity, the general system of supervision has been established to fight against laziness and idleness. Article 32 further states; There are five ways to acquire property [wealth]: buying, donation, exchange,… Continue reading Jor-Kaa Binibo – Capturing The Essence of a Tradition (Snippet)
Democratization Does Not Equal Westernization
In high school, one of our teachers used to disagree with the use of calculators in exams because we needed to “use [our] natural resources” – our brain. We’d be advised that machines are prone to errors and with their use we limit the exertion on our brains and hence leave school “stupid.”Following a recent… Continue reading Democratization Does Not Equal Westernization
The Gambia Does Not Have A Tribal Problem
If you take a look at our situation in The Gambia closely, a few things stand out and they are unmissable, but you have to look very closely, draw parallels and you will be able to see the correlation. Noticed how just a few years ago some of us shied away from acknowledging we are… Continue reading The Gambia Does Not Have A Tribal Problem
President Barrow’s Heart Is In A Good Place
In our assessment of the Barrow Presidency thus far, some of us have claimed a lack of foresight, clear vision, determination, or strength in leadership due to the seeming chaotic nature of how things are. Some yet, still appalled at the retention of some “enablers” form the past dispensation. But in a rare insight, perhaps… Continue reading President Barrow’s Heart Is In A Good Place
Stop The Vindictiveness
Without fail, every time there is an issue of national concern since January 2016, we are forced to put up with the vindictive comments of bitter folks who can’t seem to get over the fact Halifa and the PDOIS were trounced in favor of Barrow. The hypocrisy and insincerity to that regard has been on… Continue reading Stop The Vindictiveness
Our Attitudes Are The Problem
You know, we don’t all have to be religious, or faithful, or practicing believers. But like most things Gambian these days our differences in politics, values and cultural norms cannot be looked at with respect and regard for those we differ with, we have to attempt to tear them down to elevate ourselves; that attitude… Continue reading Our Attitudes Are The Problem
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