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“Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater just to appease your superiors and politicians,” Alagi Yoro Jallow writes

I’ve observed individuals who work for the Gambian government, or who directly benefit from it, instructing the Gambian media on how to perform their duties. I would remain silent if their arguments weren’t so foolishly focused on their own interests. For some, the private media is deemed objective only when […]

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The government of The Gambia should have prioritized funding the public University of The Gambia rather than providing loans to parliamentarians and private media businesses. Part II

The government of The Gambia should have prioritized funding the public University of The Gambia rather than providing loans to parliamentarians and private media businesses. This would have enabled poor students who cannot afford tuition increases to benefit. Gambians often favor comforting narratives over harsh truths. Following my article on […]

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Gov’t of The Gambia should prioritize funding the public University of The Gambia rather than providing loans to parliamentarians and private media businesses. Part 1

The government of The Gambia should have prioritized funding the public University of The Gambia rather than providing loans to parliamentarians and private media businesses. This would have enabled poor students who cannot afford tuition increases to benefit. Investing in higher education is more than a financial decision; it’s a […]

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Heartfelt Congratulation to All Class of 2023 UTG Graduates

Congratulations to the University of The Gambia’s Class of 2023 graduates! Best wishes on your forthcoming journey. May all your dreams be realized and contribute positively to nation-building. Remember, you are the future leaders and change-makers of our nation, and your efforts will shape our society’s destiny. You have worked […]