By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Lamtoro News editor Assan Sallah’s report on the Bullock Military Camp incident is not merely a news story; it is a mirror held up to the Gambian state, revealing structural weaknesses long ignored, political complacency long tolerated, and a defense architecture that has been allowed […]
By Ousman A. Marong In rural Gambia, many donor-funded boreholes are falling into disrepair and remain unusable. Take Jinack in The Gambia’s Lower Niumi District of North Bank Region, for instance; its pumps have been dry for a staggering 18 months. Unfortunately, this isn’t just a one-off situation. Jinack Kajateh […]
Why did United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer resign, while many African leaders refuse to relinquish power? This article examines the contrasting attitudes toward power and resignation in mature democracies and fragile Republics, focusing on the psychology of political leadership and the rarity of accountable transitions in Africa. By Alagi […]
By: Aisha Faal Mary Ongore, Senior Legal Manager for Sustainable Finance at the International Lawyers Project (ILP), has said journalists should be able to seek and obtain information held by public institutions if access to information laws is to serve their purpose of promoting transparency and accountability.“Journalists and citizens must […]