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African Agenda is the Solution to Salvage Africa - Halifa Sallah

Mr Halifa Sallah, a renowned sociologist and Pan-Africanist,has expressed the view that an African agenda adopted by all Africans will bethe only solution to salvage Africa from itscurrent state. “Africans need pillars to allow Africashape its own destiny. Africa should develop avalue system to be respected by all kinds of people in the world, create anational culture and sense of African nationalism that will teach mankindnon-violence,” he explained.Presenting a paper on Pan-Africanism last...

Debate on United States of Africa Heats on

As Halifa Sallah backs agenda amidst recommendations The debate on the formation of a United States of Africa has and continues to dominate discussions in and around the continent particularly African Union Summits, as calls for a common passport for all Africans continues to gather pace. The issue, which has been a subject of intense discussion in recent African Union Summits and other regional and international forums, is seen by many as an unrealistic, if noble, dream that distracts from...

Halifa Takes Issues with Jammeh on 20% Salary Increment

Mr Halifa Sallah, the spokesperson of National Alliance for Democracy and Development (NADD), has made arguably the strongest reaction yet to President Jammeh’s recent announcement of a 20% salary increment for “all Civil Servants across the board.” “I don’t think a President in the first place has any powers to go on Television and say that he has increased salaries. If you look at the Constitutional provisions, a president cannot even determine his own salary but rather it should be done by...

Halifa Sallah Highlights Emerging Issues Ahead of LG Elections

Mr Halifa Sallah, the Spokesperson of National Alliance for Democracy and Development (NADD), has reiterated his belief that for society to serve and cater for the needs of the people the way it is supposed to, it is imperative that people take charge of their responsibilities in the administration of society. “If the people are not conscious of the fact that they own society, others will take ownership. The people must understand that the country belongs to them, to become sovereign. And if a...