Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: In Antonio Gramsci’s prison notebooks, he describes the “monster” of Gambian democracy, particularly in Notebook 3, where he notes that during crises, “the old order is dying, the new order is slow to appear and, in this chiaroscuro, monsters appear.” This monster is more daunting than […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow. “The water is poisoned! The entire water system is contaminated and utterly unfit for its intended use,” declares Thomas Stockmann, a medical doctor and accomplished scientist, to those around him. He is responsible for overseeing the health of the populace and the public baths, which are the […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The perceived bias in favor of Pastef and Prime Minister Ousman Sonko in the Gambia is seen as a disservice to press freedom, lacking the solidarity and support previously shown to the Gambian press under Yahya Jammeh’s rule. A hallmark of emerging dictatorships is typically the […]
Commentary: The Diminishing of Islamic Heritage in the Wake of Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Preparations. FIFA has selected Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 Men’s World Cup, highlighting the kingdom’s significant investments in international sports. Yet, this decision is shadowed by worries regarding Saudi Arabia’s extensive campaign to dismantle historical […]