Author: Alagi Yorro Jallow

Editorial, News, Politics

The Gambia is a Democracy. Let the Majority Govern and the Opposition Oppose: Why A National Dialogue and What Makes or Breaks National Dialogues?

Fatoumatta: Ross Perot once said, “If you see a snake, just kill it. Do not appoint a committee on snakes”. Gambians are either setting up a committee or organizing a conference for everything. This is why we will be stuck in one spot for a long time and left behind […]

Editorial, News, Politics

Why Are Our Politicians, Lawyers, Public Intellectuals, and Official Speeches Boring?

Fatoumatta: Good speeches can be a hallmark of good leadership and an advantage for an excellent advocacy lawyer. A good speech can inspire, motivate, and persuade people to take action. From the times of Caliph Umar Ibn Khattab (r) to the days of Sultan Mehmed, to the eerie days of […]