FATOUMATTA: Good Media Ratings: Execute and implement the recommendations from the 2018 Article 19 Sponsored Media Reform Recommendation Report Gathering Dust. Honorable Minister: The continuity of government reforms across different administrations or ministers is a critical element of governance. A new government or minister typically inherits the policies, programs, and […]
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Epitaph: Journalist Malick Jeng: Part II
I offer my deepest condolences to Malick Jeng’s family, the Gambian media community, and the entire nation on his passing. I am immensely thankful for the chance to have collaborated with such a remarkable and esteemed colleague—a journalist of immense talent, respected by all who worked with him, read his […]
Tribute to Malick Jeng: Bidding Farewell to the “Golden Feather”!
Inna lilah wa inna illaihi rajiun Tribute to Malick Jeng: Bidding Farewell to the “Golden Feather”! Malick Jeng, a renowned veteran journalist and the esteemed former Director General of the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS), passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Malick’s steadfast dedication to freedom of expression […]
Honoring Our Heroes: Observing World Press Freedom Day: The X Generation Sets the Benchmark for Gambian Journalism
Fatoumatta: We should honor the brave souls who have fought for press freedom and freedom of expression in the Gambia. These valiant individuals, at great personal risk, have tirelessly sought the truth. While it’s impossible to list every legend, their lasting impact on our society is clear. They serve as […]