By Arfang Madi Sillah, Washington D.C The recent clash between President Adama Barrow and The Voice newspaper reads like a sordid tale straight from the annals of British political melodrama, reminiscent of the scandalous intrigues of Fleet Street. Here we find all the elements of a Victorian penny dreadful: political offense, […]
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Sunlight is the Best Disinfectant: A Response to Ismaila Ceesay
On Tuesday, Minister Ismaila Ceesay went on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez to rain invective on Alagie Saidy Barrow and my humble self, describing us as dishonest, cowards, idle, ungrateful, liars and bitter. Ismaila Ceesay said I am hiding behind activism to push a political agenda but that I am […]
Government and Private Press Relations: Upholding Integrity and Independence is Essential without Compromise
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: I have read that President Barrow is scheduled to meet with media practitioners this afternoon at the State House. The meeting aims to address the current challenges faced by the media and to pave the way forward for a conducive working environment. Last week, I expressed […]
EFSCRJ Concerned with the Remarks of the President
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice registers with grave concern the remarks by Pres. Adama Barrow that he would be “president until he is ready and then hand over the presidency to his children, who in turn when they are ready would hand over to his grandchildren.” […]
