It is a tribute by Alagi Yorro Jallow in honor of the passage and memory of Bola Carrol, lawyer and humanist who transited on October 17, 2023. On this harmattan season Tuesday morning, I want to truly express my sympathy and that of my family for the tragic loss of […]
Inna lillahi wa inallah-e-raji’oonWhen an older man dies, a library burns to the ground, says Amadou Hampate Ba, Malian writer, historian, and ethnologist (1901-1991). Thus, it was with the frontline of the Gambia’s finest Islamic doxologist and a Muslim preacher whose signature was to sing and recite Islamic hymns and […]
Nothing is nearly as heartbreaking as the demise of a young, promising person yet to reach their full potential. Moreover, Sukai Dahaba’s death disturbs me because she was the most courageous among her peers. This tribute will be challenging to write because I did not know Sukai up close, especially […]
The Gambia needs a new caliber of leadership at all levels. The nation needs competent and honest politicians who operate with integrity and are not simply driven by vengeance, personal gain, or the desire to remain in office for life. These political leaders must be judged based on their capability, […]