Fatoumatta: Less than two weeks after striking Nigeria, the United States has now seized Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela and his wife in dramatic moves that reveal a deeper shift in Washington’s worldview. In November 2025, the White House released a National Security Strategy that openly revives the Monroe […]
Opinion
Do We Need All These Lawyers in Small Gambia?
A Nation at a Crossroads By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Warmest congratulations to the newly minted lawyers who were called to the Bar this Monday. You begin your careers at one of the darkest periods in Gambian legal history. The courts have called you to the Bar, but history has […]
The Wig and the Oath: A Crucial Call to Restore Dignity in Gambian Law and Politics
The Wig and the Oath: A Crucial Call to Restore Dignity in Gambian Law and Politics. When lawyers lack innovative ideas and fail to engage meaningfully in public policy, they often resort to insults and incite violence, threatening the fundamental principles of justice. We must uphold the integrity of our […]
Guarding Democracy Against the Big Lie: Why the National Assembly Needs a Media Liaison. Empowering the Office of the Clerk to clarify bills and counter misinformation is vital for legislative integrity
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In an age where populist politics thrives on distortion and the “Big Lie” is recycled as fact, ethical journalism is the frontline defense against misinformation. However, when journalists are misled or lack the tools to fully grasp legislative texts, the public becomes vulnerable to false […]
