Opinion

News, Opinion

Hegemony Rising, Humanity Sinking. As the U.S. revives 19th‑century dominance, African youths vanish at sea, reminding us who pays the real price of global power.

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 […]

News, 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 […]

Opinion, Politics

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 […]