How political survival is undermining the rule of law in The Gambia It is clear, that just like the murder of journalist Deyda Hydara under former Gambian president Yaya Jammeh, current president Adama Barrow has no desire to look for the actual killer(s) of two police officers murdered in the line of duty with a… Continue reading When Power Defies Justice
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The UDP flagbearer – When reverence and loyalty clash with popularity and ambition
As the Gambia's largest opposition party, the United Democratic Party (UDP) is set to conclude its ongoing process to select a candidate as flagbearer for the upcoming presidential elections in 2026, all eyes are on the party and who they would unveil as flag bearer. As we write this article, three people have emerged as… Continue reading The UDP flagbearer – When reverence and loyalty clash with popularity and ambition
Buildup to 2026
Are Gambian voters moved by issues? Sir Dawda K. Jawara In July 1986, a new political party; the People’s Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) hit the political stands of The Gambia. By this date, The Gambia had been independent from British colonial rule for just over two decades. Since the country became independent… Continue reading Buildup to 2026
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