Alagi Yorro Jallow. Mamudu: Today marks the 17th anniversary of the disappearance of Chief B. Ebrima Manneh following his arrest by suspected members of Gambia’s National Intelligence Agency. A courageous and resolute journalist, Chief Manneh was secretly detained after his arrest in July 2006. He is believed to have died […]
Author: Alagi Yorro Jallow
Commentary: Diaspora in Dissonance: When Gambian Democracy Suffers from Political Myopia
The Witness Bench # 0035: Diaspora in Dissonance: When Gambian Democracy Suffers from Political Myopia By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In the annals of democratic struggle, the Gambian diaspora has long positioned itself as a voice of conscience—an external force calling for accountability, transparency, and reform. Yet in moments that […]
Honoring Njok Malick Jeng: A Champion of Senegambian Cultural Ambassador
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: It is with great admiration that we celebrate Njok Malick Jeng on his inclusion in His Majesty the King’s Annual Honours List as a recipient of the prestigious Order of the British Empire (OBE). A true custodian of Senegambian heritage, Njok Malick has devoted years […]
Beyond Political Loyalty: Reassessing Ministerial Appointments in Gambian Governance
Beyond Political Loyalty: Reassessing Ministerial Appointments in Gambian Governance: The Political-Technocratic Dilemma in Governance. Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Governance in The Gambia has undergone significant structural shifts, particularly in the transition from the 1970 Constitution to the 1997 Constitution. The earlier framework allowed parliamentarians to serve in cabinet positions, ensuring […]