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An army is an army, but an American army is much more than that. Once, a friend of mine brought along a friend from abroad—a Nigerian who had enlisted in the US Air Force and returned home for Christmas to visit his parents. We set out for Yankari Game Reserve. At the time, Boko Haram was still a problem in the northeastern states. On the way, we reached a checkpoint and were asked to get out for checks. We opened the boot and, after finding nothing, the soldiers began challenging us. We thought that, as Nigerians, we could handle them—las las, na money dey want. The soldiers demanded 20k, but we refused. I told my friend we wouldn’t pay a dime because we had done nothing wrong. So they decided to keep us there. When our visitor saw what was happening, he got out and introduced himself, but the soldiers brushed him off. In fact, they told him he was an army officer in another country, not Nigeria. Our visitor got angry, got back into the car, and made a call. Before we knew it, a captain got out of a car and started insulting the soldiers. He was furious with them. He came over and asked who the American soldier was. Our visitor identified himself, and the captain pleaded with him sincerely.
As we continued our journey, a call came in, and he assured the caller that everything was okay.
After hearing this, my friend asked him whom he had called. He said he had called the US embassy in Nigeria. Omo, we were surprised. The biggest surprise was how swiftly they responded.
The US is exceptional. They look after their own.
If you are an American citizen, count yourself lucky.
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Whether you like or despise them, politicians like Halifa Sallah (with whom I disagree on some fundamental issues), Sidia Jatta and Lawyer Darboe are made from a different moral fabric.
For over 40 years, some of these men have been in politics, through all the disappointments, sacrifices and setbacks. Yet they remain resolute, firm in their convictions and largely unshaken in their principles. They have very little personal wealth to show for all those decades in politics. But that, in itself, tells you something about what politics means to them.
Unfortunately, when I look at much of today's crop of politicians, particularly those now entering the political arena, I see something very different. Politics seems to have become more about self, personal enrichment and what one stands to benefit from political alliances. Principles and convictions appear to matter less and less.
These are men who would rather die poor than abandon what they believe in. How many of today's politicians can genuinely say the same?
I really despair at what our politics is becoming. If everything is about personal benefit, political convenience and what one stands to gain, then what really is left of the values and principles that should underpin public service?
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His wife, his spy and his mistress all look different. He was canceled for loving all women and having a big heart #WokeKingJensen
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You don't realise how limiting being in The Gambia can be until you make it to international platforms and see how many young people with half your talent are making it ahead of you.
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Some companies use your personal data, like browsing history, to serve different prices to different costumers. It’s called surveillance pricing, and we just banned it in New York City.
This tweet will say the same thing in incognito mode, don’t worry.
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We can all agree that “Burning Bridges” is the music video of the year, right?
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I think a term limit on the presidency would force political parties in The Gambia to take succession plans more seriously.
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What does cheating have to do with running a multibillion dollar company?
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Few things are more dangerous to a political party than an identity crisis. When voters cannot tell who you are, what you stand for, your opponents get to define you. And once you surrender control of your political identity, winning back public trust becomes an uphill battle.