By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fellow patriots and allies in justice, today we honor those who sacrificed everything for truth, inspiring pride and gratitude in our collective fight for justice and press freedom. Alhmadulila. With Sanna Manjang now in custody, the truth we carried through fire and fear demands to be […]
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“The Gambia’s Media Crisis: When Journalism Becomes Catharsis Porn.”
by Dr. Assan Jallow. The Gambia currently does not exemplify journalism, nor does it accurately present it. Instead, it features a far more toxic variant, which I describe as ‘catharsis porn’: an eruption of anger, arrogance, and emotional displays that are misconstrued as news. This media culture is sustained not […]
The Paradox of Gambian Support for Repression in Senegal
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The Gambia is a remarkable nation, resilient, vibrant, and filled with unforgettable people. However, a troubling paradox currently shadows our civic conscience. How is it that many Gambians, who rightly denounce bad laws and flaws and excesses such as the arrest of critics and the […]
Journalist Ousman A. Marong, 8 Others Selected For Solutions Journalism West Africa Fellowship
The Solutions Journalism West Africa Fellowship (SoJo), has announced its latest cohort of six outstanding recipients, recognising individuals who are poised to make significant contributions to social justice and continental development in the region. Among the honorees is Ousman A. Marong, the General Manager of the privately-owned Niumi FM radio […]
