Jammeh’s conspiracy-driven politics and his final desperate attempt to maintain political relevance. A dictator’s war of misinformation, playing a dangerous game by weaponizing falsehoods in his latest bid for significance. Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: When despots fall, their most loyal weapon remains the manipulation of truth. Yahya Jammeh, Gambia’s disgraced […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow.Fatoumatta: In political discourse, history is often selectively remembered—leaders are either glorified or condemned, with little room for nuanced reflection. The recent debate surrounding Yahya Jammeh’s legacy is a prime example. While Mai Ahmed Fatty’s caution against glorifying Jammeh’s rule is valid, it is equally important to critically […]
Part I Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The tenure of former President Yahya Jammeh is a striking paradox in The Gambia’s political landscape. On one hand, he possessed a remarkable ability to pinpoint and appoint highly qualified, experienced individuals to vital positions within his administration. On the other, his penchant for […]
Gambia at 60: Prayer for Her! Gambia’s Journey of Democracy: A Remarkable Yet Unremarkable Path!! Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it […]