Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un: Epitaph: Doyen Gambian Journalist Alhaji Ngange Demba Thomas: An Elephant Fallen On Its Four Feet. Alagi Yorro Jallow. The death of a veteran journalist marks the end of an era. When an elder, brimming with knowledge and wisdom, passes away, it’s as if a […]
Dear President Adama Barrow, I trust this message reaches you in good health. As a media executive emeritus and seasoned journalist in The Gambia, I am compelled to voice my grave concerns over the recent defamation allegations leveled against journalists Musa Sheriff and Momodou Justice Darboe from The Voice Newspaper. […]
The proliferation of political parties and presidential candidates can complicate the political landscape, leading to a power vacuum in The Gambia. Buffoons aspire to the presidency of The Gambia. Alagi Yorro Jallow. Part I Fatoumatta: Recently, I encountered a presidential hopeful in Manhattan, donning an American sack suit and necktie, […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Eight years ago, President Adama Barrow’s accusations against certain unethical Gambian journalists who demanded money for positive news coverage were not only disappointing; they were concerning. Many young idealistic reporters are disillusioned by what they are asked to do in the name of journalism. While some […]