The Witness Bench # 0035: Diaspora in Dissonance: When Gambian Democracy Suffers from Political Myopia By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In the annals of democratic struggle, the Gambian diaspora has long positioned itself as a voice of conscience—an external force calling for accountability, transparency, and reform. Yet in moments that […]
Opinion
Misreading the Law, Misjudging the State: Why Madi Jobarteh Is Wrong on Demba Sabally
By Kebeli Demba Nyima | Legal and National Security Analyst Madi Jobarteh’s call for the arrest and prosecution of Minister Demba Sabally, based on a single phrase—“we will shed blood”—is emotionally charged, legally incoherent, and politically opportunistic. His entire argument is premised on a fundamental misreading of the Criminal Offences […]
Complicity and Betrayal at the Borderline: Why Gambians Deserve the Full Truth About Our Oil
Written by: Ousman F. M’Bai The recent statement by The Gambia’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, issued in response to public concern over our offshore oil blocks, raises more questions than it answers. The Ministry concedes that FAR Gambia Ltd drilled its final offshore well a mere 500 metres from […]
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 […]