Author: Alagi Yorro Jallow

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COMMENTARY: Navigating the Tension between Diplomatic Discipline and Political Survival: Unpacking the Conteh-Tangara Rift and Its Far-Reaching Implications. The Central Conflict: Meritocracy versus Political Favoritism. Upholding Diplomatic Norms in the Face of Open Confrontation: Assessing the Risks.

Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Diplomacy thrives on discretion, unity, and strategic engagement. Ambassadors—by definition—serve as extensions of their country’s foreign policy, tasked with projecting national interests and strengthening international relations. Yet, in The Gambia, diplomacy has increasingly become entangled in domestic political disputes, blurring the lines between diplomatic protocol and […]

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The Gambia’s Oil Mystery: Urgent Calls for Transparency Amid Political Maneuvering

Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In the midst of rampant speculation and political maneuvering, one pressing question looms large: Does The Gambia possess viable oil reserves? This issue has resurfaced with unprecedented urgency—not because of clear government statements or substantiated findings, but due to former President Yahya Jammeh’s incendiary accusation that […]

News, Politics, Security

Jammeh’s conspiracy-driven politics and his final desperate attempt to maintain political relevance

Jammeh’s conspiracy-driven politics and his final desperate attempt to maintain political relevance. A dictator’s war of misinformation, playing a dangerous game by weaponizing falsehoods in his latest bid for significance. Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: When despots fall, their most loyal weapon remains the manipulation of truth. Yahya Jammeh, Gambia’s disgraced […]

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A Beacon of Hope: The Inspiring Political Awakening of Alhagie Mamadi Kurang’s Unwavering Fight for Justice and Accountability as a Transformative Force for Governance

By Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: In a nation long weighed down by gerontocracy, where the corridors of power still echo with the voices of an era reluctant to relinquish control, Alhagie Mamadi Kurang emerges as a force of renewal—a living embodiment of the future The Gambia urgently needs. His leadership […]