Editorial 1 By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Behind closed doors, far removed from the awareness of Gambian citizens, a diplomatic campaign was underway—one designed to fundamentally reshape our nation’s telecommunications landscape without any public oversight. The U.S. government, during the Trump administration, aggressively pressured The Gambia to expedite licensing for […]
Author: Alagi Yorro Jallow
Editorial: The Critical Challenge of Cabinet Ministers in Partisan Politics
By Alagi Yorro Jallow. Part 1 Fatoumatta: In a democracy, governance must rise above the fray of partisan theatrics; yet in The Gambia, cabinet ministers are increasingly mired in party politics, which severely undermines institutional integrity. Instead of embodying national service, they often showcase loyalty to the ruling party, transforming […]
A Tribute to Alhagie Alieu Momar Njie: The Guardian of Democracy
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, we encounter a powerful cautionary tale about ambition and moral decay. Macbeth, lured by prophecy and consumed by impatience, seizes the throne through treachery, unleashing chaos that plunges Scotland into darkness and civil war, ultimately leading to his own demise. This narrative serves […]
The Rise of the Gambia Reformist and Development Party: A Test for Democracy and Constitutional Boundaries
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The political landscape in The Gambia is undergoing a significant shift with the emergence of the Gambia Reformist and Development Party (GRDP), led by Ustaz Musa Jallow. Jallow is notable for being the first presidential aspirant with an Arabic education background to lead a political party […]