Author: Alagi Yorro Jallow

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Editorial: Constitutional debates are too serious for legal opportunists and impostors; instead, scholars of constitutional law and public policy influencers should lead the discourse in the media and on social media

Constitutional debates are too serious for legal opportunists and impostors; instead, scholars of constitutional law and public policy influencers should lead the discourse in the media and on social media. Additionally, the struggle for constitutional reform in The Gambia highlights the significance of attitude in such critical discussions. Alagi Yorro […]

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Former Speaker Abdoulie Bojang Passes Away

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un”. 29.11. 2024 – Today, we honor a distinguished figure in Gambian politics, the former and final Speaker of the National Assembly during Yahya Jammeh’s presidency, Honorable Abdoulie Bojang. His tenure was marked by robust political involvement and considerable transformations within The Gambia. In his […]

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The dangers of tribalism in Gambian politics lie in the paradox of those who decry tribalism while simultaneously engaging in it by labeling others as tribalists

by Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: Tribalism and ethnic politics present a significant threat to the social unity and democratic integrity of The Gambia. The recent comments made by President Adama Barrow during his “Meet the People’s Tour” in the Lower River Region have reignited this sensitive issue. Barrow criticized the […]

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Why is Momodou Sabally considered one of the most disliked figures among the young in Gambia?

Why is Momodou Sabally considered one of the most disliked figures among the young in Gambia? ‘Respecting freedom of belief and association in a democracy is a fundamental human right.’ Academic excellence, intelligence, good moral character, and wisdom are all valuable traits. However, schools primarily emphasize academic excellence. Despite this, […]