By Arfang Madi Sillah, Washington DC Journalism, at its best, is the art of speaking truth to power. At its worst, it is the craft of manufacturing melodrama under the guise of revelation. There is no profession that benefits more from the indulgences of society while simultaneously being so allergic […]
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Does Gambia need so many lawyers for its small population?
Alagi Yorro Jallow. In a world where ‘alternative facts’ and ‘hyperbole’ often obscure the distinction between truth and falsehood, a lawyer who aids courts, clients, and the public in discerning the truth provides an invaluable service. Whether the small nation of Gambia, with a population under 3 million, needs such […]
Anta Babacar Ngom Files Lawsuit Against Ousmane Sonko & Pastef
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE ALTERNATIVE FOR CITIZENSHIP (ARC) 8th November 2024. Despite the calls for peace and serenity reiterated by the Alternative Party for Citizen Succession (ARC) and its president Mrs. Anta Babacar Ngom Diack, since the beginning of the electoral campaign, malicious spirits have sought, through intimidation and brutality, […]
Barrow vs. The Voice: A Subterfuge of Supposed Sincerity and Splintered Integrity
By Arfang Madi Sillah, Washington D.C The recent clash between President Adama Barrow and The Voice newspaper reads like a sordid tale straight from the annals of British political melodrama, reminiscent of the scandalous intrigues of Fleet Street. Here we find all the elements of a Victorian penny dreadful: political offense, […]