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 […]
Editorial 1 By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Behind closed doors, far removed from the awareness of Gambian citizens, a diplomatic campaign was underway—one designed to fundamentally reshape our nation’s telecommunications landscape without any public oversight. The U.S. government, during the Trump administration, aggressively pressured The Gambia to expedite licensing for […]
By Alagi Yorro Jallow. Part 1 Fatoumatta: In a democracy, governance must rise above the fray of partisan theatrics; yet in The Gambia, cabinet ministers are increasingly mired in party politics, which severely undermines institutional integrity. Instead of embodying national service, they often showcase loyalty to the ruling party, transforming […]
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 […]