By Alagi Yorro Jallow Alhmadulila! Alhmadulila! Alhamdulila! Fatoumatta: The apprehension of Sanna Manjang, one of the notorious Junglers implicated in the arson attack on The Independent Printing Press, reopens a wound that has long been denied healing. For too long, justice has been deferred, silenced, or trivialized. Today, with Manjang […]
Author: Alagi Yorro Jallow
The Two‑Voice Orchestra: Senegal’s Discordant Diplomacy. When Diplomacy Becomes Theatre, Credibility Is The First Casualty
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In the theater of statecraft, Senegal is playing a curious role. The President speaks with caution, while the Prime Minister urges improvisation, leaving the audience—comprising both regional neighbors and the international community—confused by the discord. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko refers to the Guinean coup as […]
ECOWAS, AU, and the Hypocrisy of Joint Statements: A Comparative Analysis.
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The joint statement issued by the African Union Election Observation Mission, the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission, and the West African Elders Forum following the November 2025 coup in Guinea-Bissau highlights the diplomatic evasions that have often characterized crises in West Africa. While the communiqué praised […]
Guarding Democracy Against the Big Lie: Why the National Assembly Needs a Media Liaison. Empowering the Office of the Clerk to clarify bills and counter misinformation is vital for legislative integrity
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In an age where populist politics thrives on distortion and the “Big Lie” is recycled as fact, ethical journalism is the frontline defense against misinformation. However, when journalists are misled or lack the tools to fully grasp legislative texts, the public becomes vulnerable to false […]
