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Rethinking Irregular Migration
This book examines the causes of irregular migration, with particular focus on the mass movement of Gambian youth and youth from other parts of the world. These youth risk the journey across the dangerous desert to the Mediterranean Sea with the aim of reaching the West. Investigation shows that poor economic and bad political situations in many developing countries, together with the uncontrollable unemployment rate among the youth combined with insecurity are the root causes. Conversely, the book proposes good governance characterised by equitable distribution of resources as the antidote to the prevalence of this mass movement.
Perspectives on New Gambia
Perspectives on New Gambia is a detailed chronicle of the ebb and flow of The Gambia's first-ever democratic transition of power. The First Republic was brought to an end in a bloodless military coup on Friday, 22 July 1994 that led to the political ascendancy of the then young military officer Lieutenant Yahya Jammeh. After two years in charge as a military leader, he ran for President in 1996 and went on to win three successive presidential terms until Friday, 2 December 2016 when he was defeated at the polls by an opposition coalition, led by Adama Barrow. Although Yahya Jammeh initially conceded defeat and later retracted his concession, he finally gave up power on Friday, 20 January 201...
Foroyaa
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Historical Dictionary of The Gambia
A former British colony, The Gambia became independent in 1965 and has had only three presidents since then. While The Gambia remained a very poor country under its first prime minister and then president (from 1970), Sir Dawda Jawara, democratic institutions survived, multi-party elections were free and fair, and the country’s human rights record was excellent. In contrast, there were seriously flawed elections and extensive human rights abuses under first the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council and then President Yahya Jammeh. Since Adama Barrow became president in 2017, democratic rule and fair elections have been restored, although many challenges remain; for example, the 2020 Cons...
Meet Me in Banjul
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Perspectives on New Gambia
Cover -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Dedication -- About the Author -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- BOOK ONE. COALITION 2016: A New Political Era in The Gambia -- Introduction -- 1. Coalition 2016. A new political era in The Gambia -- 2. Profiles and Campaign of the Coalition -- 3. Election Results and Political Stalemate -- BOOK TWO. Political Impasse and Post-Election. Peace in The Gambia -- Introduction -- 4. The Political Impasse in The Gambia -- 5. Mediation in the Political Stalemate -- 6. Post-Election Peace -- BOOK THREE. FIRST 100 DAYS OF THE COALITION GOVERNMENT. Promoting Justice, Democracy and International Relations -- Introduction -- 7. New Gambia: Era of Justice and Democracy -- 8. Appointment of Cabinet Ministers -- 9. 2017 National Assembly Election -- 10. Promoting International Relations -- BOOK FOUR. NEW GAMBIA. Too Many Expectations in Too Little Time -- Introduction -- 11. Comparison of Dictatorship with Democracy -- 12. Developments Registered at Ministries and Social Structures -- 13. Gambians need Patience with the Coalition Government -- Index -- Back cover
Political Handbook of the World 2022-2023
The Political Handbook of the World 2022-2023 provides timely, thorough, and accurate political information, with more in-depth coverage of current political controversies than any other reference guide. The updated 2022-2023 edition continues to be the most authoritative source for finding complete facts and analysis on each country′s governmental and political makeup. Tom Lansford has compiled in one place more than 200 entries on countries and territories throughout the world, this volume is renowned for its extensive coverage of all major and minor political parties and groups in each political system. It also provides names of key ambassadors and international memberships of each country, plus detailed profiles of more than 30 intergovernmental organizations and UN agencies. And this update will aim to include coverage of current events, issues, crises, and controversies from the course of the last two years.
