Dear President Adama Barrow, I trust this message reaches you in good health. As a media executive emeritus and seasoned journalist in The Gambia, I am compelled to voice my grave concerns over the recent defamation allegations leveled against journalists Musa Sheriff and Momodou Justice Darboe from The Voice Newspaper. […]
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EFSCRJ Calls for Investigation of Environment Minister Rohey John Manjang
PRESS STATEMENT In June 2024, the Alkamba Times published a story written by their correspondent Kebba Ansu Manneh alleging that the Minister of Environment Rohey John Manjang was involved in corruption. The report stated that, “Multiple sources in the country’s Lower River Region (LRR) have disclosed to TAT the involvement […]
EF Small Centre for Rights and Justice Condemns Charges of Sedition and False Publication against Citizens
Press Statement We are deeply concerned that the offense of sedition and false publication and broadcasting still remain in the laws of the Gambia seven years after Pres. Adama Barrow stated in his 2016 election manifesto that such provisions would be removed out of our laws within six months of […]
Proliferation of political parties and presidential candidates can complicate the political landscape, leading to a power vacuum in The Gambia
The proliferation of political parties and presidential candidates can complicate the political landscape, leading to a power vacuum in The Gambia. Buffoons aspire to the presidency of The Gambia. Alagi Yorro Jallow. Part I Fatoumatta: Recently, I encountered a presidential hopeful in Manhattan, donning an American sack suit and necktie, […]