The shadow of success: Why the successful are often targeted
[The Standard - The Gambia] - 2/02/2026
By Abdoulie Mam Njie In my earlier reflections, including “Mediocrity and Excellence: A Quiet Crisis in Our Society”, I examined how the erosion of respect for excellence weakens institutions and dulls national ambition. This essay extends that reflection by confronting a more troubling reality. (…)
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