The burden of legacy is heavy on those who helped build it
The burden of his legacy weighs heavily on Ousainou Darboe, the most consequential political figure in recent decades.
A Legacy Betrayed: Barrow’s New Election Law Spits on Solo Sandeng’s Sacrifice
Matty Jobe2025-10-29T17:08:40+00:00In April 2016, the blood of Solo Sandeng watered the seeds of Gambia's democratic revolution. His death under torture, alongside the brutal arrest of fellow UDP protesters demanding electoral reforms, ignited a fire that consumed a 22-year dictatorship. By December 2016, the people had voted out Yahya Jammeh and placed their hope in Adama Barrow, who promised a new dawn of fair elections and robust democratic institutions.
Former Justice Minister Ba Tambadou to Face Lawmakers in Jammeh Assets Inquiry
Matty Jobe2025-09-13T20:12:45+00:00Mr. Tambadou’s appearance on Monday is expected to be closely watched, as it marks a key moment in the National Assembly’s ongoing investigation into the management of assets seized from President Jammeh.