By Arfang Madi Sillah, Washington, D.C. If journalism were a cathedral, Pa Modou Bojang, the proprietor of Home Digital FM and Membekering Tv, would not merely be the graffiti artist scrawling obscenities on its sacred walls; he would be the torchbearer setting it ablaze, ignorant of its beauty, blind to […]
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Editorial: The Fatu Network: Understanding the Divide Between Journalism and Public Relations
Fatoumatta: Journalism and public relations (PR) stand as distinct professions, each defined by unique objectives and ethical guidelines. Journalism focuses on delivering news, offering precise and impartial information to the public, and ensuring accountability among those in authority. A principal element in journalism is proximity, which guarantees that news is […]
Gambian Journalist Receives International Award As Peace Ambassador
Gambian Journalist and General Manager (GM), of Niumi FM, a privately owned radio station in rural Gambia, Mr. Ousman A. Marong, has received an international award from the Global Peace Building Network (GPBNet), in Germany through the president and founder of the Mediterranean Foundation for the Survival of African Migrants, […]
Journalism should be respected and taken seriously, just like any other profession
by Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: Professionalism is becoming increasingly rare in contemporary journalism and media, particularly in the era of liberalized, open-entry journalism. Instead of adhering to facts, many resort to conjecture, prejudice, personal biases, partisanship, and spiritual or religious beliefs, often lacking humility and intellectual honesty. They make authoritative […]