ECOMIG, Essa Faal’s Coalition Move, and Gambia’s Election Tension

Dr. Malmo Sambou and I return for our regular current affairs discussion as we unpack the major issues shaping public debate ahead of the December presidential elections. We examine Essa Faal’s decision to align APP‑SOBEYAA with President Barrow’s grand coalition, revisit his role and legacy at the TRRC, discuss the deployment of Senegalese troops to The Gambia, and reflect on the controversy surrounding Talib Ahmed Bensouda’s recent comments on family planning. Lawyer Sarjo Barrow will also join us to analyze his article, “Out of Reach: ECOMIG and the Erosion of Civilian Oversight of the Military in The Gambia”, exploring the constitutional questions raised by the long-term foreign military presence. On the Bantaba, no issue is off limits.