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Commentary: Diaspora in Dissonance: When Gambian Democracy Suffers from Political Myopia

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]