Attention: This is an in-depth post dedicated to an individual with an impressive array of accomplishments and a remarkable legacy that continues to inspire. A Tribute to Fatou Jaw Manneh: “Gambia’s Iron Lady” and the “Dame of the Flaming Pen” – A Visionary Pioneer of Gambian Female Pro-Democracy Activism and […]
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Let’s Celebrate World Radio Day! Nostalgic Reflections: The Golden Era of Radio Gambia
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Hello, everyone! Today marks an exciting celebration of the vibrant history, current significance, and bright future of radio. Did you know that a whopping 85 percent of Gambians tune into the radio? It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to recognize how this incredible medium informs, […]
The Crucial Need for Professional Training for Journalists in The Gambia
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: Journalism is a profession that demands rigorous training and certification, just like law, medicine, and engineering. If we insist on thorough preparation for professionals in these fields, we must hold journalism to the same high standard. Mandatory certification is essential. While experience is undoubtedly valuable, on-the-job […]
The new Senegalese populists are cracking down and muzzling the independent press and journalists, displaying political bravado. The politics of paranoia, revenge, and intensify
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The perceived bias in favor of Pastef and Prime Minister Ousman Sonko in the Gambia is seen as a disservice to press freedom, lacking the solidarity and support previously shown to the Gambian press under Yahya Jammeh’s rule. A hallmark of emerging dictatorships is typically the […]