Implications of Jammeh’s call for Qaddafi’s resignation
By D. A. Jawo, Banjul The Gambia

Once again, through the Secretary General and head of the civil service, Njogu Bah, President Yahya Jammeh has surprised everyone with his call for the resignation of his mentor, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi for over-staying his welcome and not respecting the will of the Libyan people.

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Commentary

The Fatalism of Muammar al-Gaddafi

By Kofi Akosah-Sarpong        

The February 2011 major political protests that broke out in Libya against Muammar Gaddafi's government - inspired by recent similar events in Tunisia and Egypt – reveal not only the artificiality of Gaddafi’s Libya but also the irrationalities and superstitions that have been running the country for the past 42 years.  No doubt, over the years Gaddafi has experienced coup attempts and assassination efforts on his life.

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