By: musa A sissoho
In the scorching deserts of governance, Africa’s leaders have conjured up a mirage of progress, leaving their people to wander in a barren land of broken promises and shattered dreams. The oasis of opportunity has turned into a mirage of misplaced priorities, where the thirsty citizens are left to drink from the bitter cup of corruption and ineptitude.
The Gambia, a tiny nation with a giant heart, beats to the rhythm of disappointment under Adama Barrow’s leadership. His government is like a shipwreck, leaving a trail of despair and desperation in its wake. The economy is a ticking time bomb, ready to implode at any moment, while the people struggle to find their footing on the shifting sands of uncertainty.
Meanwhile, across the continent, the story is the same – a litany of failed promises, botched policies, and a deafening silence from those in power. It’s as if the leaders are playing a macabre game of musical chairs, where the music stops, and the people are left standing, wondering what hit them.
The African Union, the supposed guardian of Africa’s interests, has been reduced to a toothless bulldog, barking loudly but failing to bite. Its inaction is a betrayal of the people it’s supposed to protect, leaving them vulnerable to the whims of foreign powers and corporate interests.
In this dystopian landscape, the people are the elephants, while the leaders are the blind men, stumbling in the dark, causing chaos and destruction wherever they tread. The result is a continent in shambles, where progress is a distant memory, and hope is a luxury few can afford.
The statistics are staggering – millions displaced, thousands killed, and economies in free fall. But behind every statistic is a story of human suffering, of dreams deferred, and of lives lost. It’s time for Africa’s leaders to put the people first, to prioritize their welfare, and to create a future where the youth can thrive, where women can live without fear, and where the elderly can retire with dignity.
Until then, the people will continue to cry out for justice, for accountability, and for leaders who truly care. The question is, will they be heard? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain – the African odyssey will continue, a tale of leadership gone awry, of people suffering, and of hope struggling to survive.
