The Wig and the Oath: A Crucial Call to Restore Dignity in Gambian Law and Politics. When lawyers lack innovative ideas and fail to engage meaningfully in public policy, they often resort to insults and incite violence, threatening the fundamental principles of justice. We must uphold the integrity of our […]
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How Sanna Manjang, Gambia’s Most Wanted Soldier Got Arrested
By Assan Sallah. In the early hours of Friday, Gambian and Senegalese joint military intelligence force raided a makeshift compound in the sleepy border village of Bassen, Casamance, arresting former Gambian military officer accused of being a part of a paramilitary squad responsible for killing adversaries of the ex-dictator Yahya […]
The Symbolism of Manjang’s Arrest: Justice Must Finally Speak for the Independent
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Alhmadulila! Alhmadulila! Alhamdulila! Fatoumatta: The apprehension of Sanna Manjang, one of the notorious Junglers implicated in the arson attack on The Independent Printing Press, reopens a wound that has long been denied healing. For too long, justice has been deferred, silenced, or trivialized. Today, with Manjang […]
Guarding Democracy Against the Big Lie: Why the National Assembly Needs a Media Liaison. Empowering the Office of the Clerk to clarify bills and counter misinformation is vital for legislative integrity
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In an age where populist politics thrives on distortion and the “Big Lie” is recycled as fact, ethical journalism is the frontline defense against misinformation. However, when journalists are misled or lack the tools to fully grasp legislative texts, the public becomes vulnerable to false […]
