Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Press freedom should never be conditional—it must stand on the principles of truth, accountability, and integrity, not on ideology, political affiliation, tribal allegiance, or personal bias. Yet, in The Gambia, support for journalists often follows lines of political loyalty, with many backing media houses not because […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In The Gambia, journalism is often politicized and tribalized, eroding the principles of independence and objectivity. While media houses have the right to shape their editorial policies, their reporting must remain grounded in fairness and truth—not allegiance to political or ideological forces. When the Gambian government […]
Protecting Press Freedom: The Case for a Legal Defense & Welfare Fund for Journalists Matters for ALL Journalists Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: Journalists serve as society’s watchdogs, exposing corruption, holding power accountable, and ensuring the public remains informed. Yet, in fulfilling this vital duty, many journalists and media houses face […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The political landscape of The Gambia is a testament to resilience and progress, yet it remains marred by a striking absence of women in leadership roles—a critical gap that undermines our nation’s democratic advances and equitable governance. The question we must urgently ask is: when will […]