By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: It is with great admiration that we celebrate Njok Malick Jeng on his inclusion in His Majesty the King’s Annual Honours List as a recipient of the prestigious Order of the British Empire (OBE). A true custodian of Senegambian heritage, Njok Malick has devoted years […]
Author: Alagi Yorro Jallow
Beyond Political Loyalty: Reassessing Ministerial Appointments in Gambian Governance
Beyond Political Loyalty: Reassessing Ministerial Appointments in Gambian Governance: The Political-Technocratic Dilemma in Governance. Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Governance in The Gambia has undergone significant structural shifts, particularly in the transition from the 1970 Constitution to the 1997 Constitution. The earlier framework allowed parliamentarians to serve in cabinet positions, ensuring […]
Small Gambia Standing Firm Against Powerful Nations: How Barrow’s Defiance of U.S. Influence Redefines Gambian Diplomacy and Sovereignty
Small Gambia Standing Firm Against Powerful Nations: How Barrow’s Defiance of U.S. Influence Redefines Gambian Diplomacy and Sovereignty. A Bold Stand or Strategic Stalemate? A Rare Moment of Defiance in Gambian Diplomacy!! By Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The Gambian government’s steadfast refusal to expedite the licensing of Starlink, despite mounting […]
Editorial: The Gambian Blind Spot: How U.S. Diplomacy Served Corporate Interests Without Our Knowledge
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 […]
