The government of The Gambia should have prioritized funding the public University of The Gambia rather than providing loans to parliamentarians and private media businesses. This would have enabled poor students who cannot afford tuition increases to benefit. Alagi Yorro Jallow Part III Fatoumatta: I engaged in an informal dialogue […]
I’ve observed individuals who work for the Gambian government, or who directly benefit from it, instructing the Gambian media on how to perform their duties. I would remain silent if their arguments weren’t so foolishly focused on their own interests. For some, the private media is deemed objective only when […]
by Haruna Jallow In recent days or weeks, a recurring question has emerged both within and beyond the borders of The Gambia: Can we draw lession from Senegal’s recent advancements in governance? To consider emulating the strides made by Senegal and the Pastef party, The Gambia must first lay a […]
The recent presidential elections in Senegal have been a significant milestone for democracy in the nation, and its repercussions have been reverberating in the region and beyond. Despite the outgoing President Macky Sall’s attempts to undermine the process, the people of Senegal persevered, and their resilience is commendable. However, the […]