Fatoumatta: The Local Government Elections are just a new calendar. And so far, the chaos of candidates of Chairmen and Mayor’s/Mayoress choices is loud, sufficient for even a stubborn optimist to admit to the cynicism of citizens who have long predicted another case of our vulnerability to political polarizations in […]
“Oh Muslims Becareful About the Death of OJ Jallow: Was He A Muslim Nuh, Do Not Exchange Your Deen With Anything Else.” Fatoumatta: Indeed, in the Gambia, there was a country. There was a country full of stability, peace, and unity where the citizens were patriotic, tolerant, united, and respected […]
Inna lillahi wa ina illaih-e-raji’oon As one Indian Polymath and philosopher, Rabindranath Tagore, wrote, “Immortals never die, and death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.”Omar Amadou Jallow is gone physically, but his spirit is alive with us. As the […]
Journalists worldwide, including the Gambia, will celebrate World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023. The United Nations General Assembly sets aside the day to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of […]