PUBLIC STATEMENT Eight years ago, Gambians under the auspices of the 2016 Grand Coalition of opposition parties voted out the autocratic regime of Yaya Jammeh in the December 1 presidential election. It marked the first time in the 60 years of the nation’s history for citizens to remove a president […]
by Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: Professionalism is becoming increasingly rare in contemporary journalism and media, particularly in the era of liberalized, open-entry journalism. Instead of adhering to facts, many resort to conjecture, prejudice, personal biases, partisanship, and spiritual or religious beliefs, often lacking humility and intellectual honesty. They make authoritative […]
by Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The abuse of academic freedom and freedom of speech on university campuses, which extends to social media, erodes the foundational principles of higher education—a cornerstone of democracy. This erosion is a direct threat to democracy. John Holmwood, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Donald Trump’s victory in the United States signals a global shift towards protectionism. For the second instance, the American electoral college system has not favored female candidates such as Hillary Clinton or Kamala Harris. Donald Trump has triumphantly secured the popular vote, along with majorities in […]