Parties Should Save The Police From Political Conflicts
Another election is in the making. Unfortunately, Court cases arise from conflict between members of political parties on Election Day and thereafter. Some have...
The Battle For Transparency And Accountability: A New Development Taking Place
As interest groups and those committed to good governance scrutinise contracts awarded to private enterprises, the National assembly is increasingly being approached to play...
The Implication Of The Rise In Ferry Tarrifs
The increase in ferry tariffs in relation to vehicles is having an inflationary impact on construction. Many builders are relying on Senegal in particular...
Could The Minister Of Regional Government Explain What Is Happening At...
It is not clear why the Alkalo of Ngayen Sancha Malick has been handed a letter removing him from his Alkaloship. Alkalolu and Seyfolu...
Two Elections In A New Gambia
The National Assembly elections of April 2017 and the Local Government elections of April 2018 both took place under a new administration.
379,320 voters out...
The Last Day Of Campaign
Today is the last day of the campaign to win the hearts and minds of the electorate for the council elections scheduled for Thursday...
No Ruling Party In The Gambia
During the National Assembly elections, the Gambian nation was informed that the Coalition members would form a tactical alliance. Many people waited to find...
When Will The President Address The National Assembly?
Section 77 of the Constitution states that the President should address the National Assembly at least once a year. This state of the national...
The Coalition And Party Politics
Two tactics were offered by the Coalition as the country headed towards the National Assembly elections. Some Coalition members argued that if the Coalition...
President Barrow And Party Politics In The Gambia
Electoral campaign is taking place in The Gambia. No Coalition 2016 candidate exists. All the political parties are participating on the basis of their...
Did People Listen To What President Barrow Say?
8 March is International Women’s Day. It is strange that the celebration in Soma which was graced by many state officials such as government...
Are People Pleased With The Continuous Arrests While The Truth Commission...
Many people are asking Foroyaa when the Truth Commission will start work and what its significance would be since arrests, detention and trial are...
A Regional Election Campaign With A Difference
It is very interesting that all nine political parties and some independent candidates are taking part in regional government elections. Only two wards out...
When Will The Land Commission Be Established?
Section 192 of the Constitution makes provision for the National Assembly to enact a law providing for the establishment OF a land commission. It...
Doctors’ Strike Founded On Real Issues
On the surface, the doctors’ strike seems to be centred around remarks made by the health minister but when the wound is opened it...
Criminal Trials Run Parallel To TRRC
Trials of alleged perpetrators of crimes under the Jammeh administration have held sway even before the establishment of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission....
New Councils On An Old Foundation
The National Assembly adjourned on Tuesday without passing any Bill amending section 20 of the Local Government Act which gives the president power to...
Are There Any Alliances In The Council Elections?
During the National Assembly Elections, some parties claim that they were allies but they put up Candidates in the same Constituencies in many parts...
A Step In The Right Direction Complying With The Dictates Of...
The Constitution commands that any arrested person held in custody should be either released or produced before a court within 72 hours. It states...
The Campaign Started With Nomination Will We Have New Councillors For...
A NEW Gambia needs candidates who will not use ostracism to win elections. Section 26 of the Constitution guarantees political rights including the right...
