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News, Opinion, Politics

Gambian political actors and leaders could learn from Nelson Mandela’s legacy by embracing his principles of peace, justice, and reconciliation

Fatoumatta: Gambian political actors and leaders could learn from Nelson Mandela’s legacy by embracing his principles of peace, justice, and reconciliation. They might strive to embody his dedication to equality and his unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights. As Mandela demonstrated, leadership involves sacrifice, courage, and an unrelenting pursuit […]

News, Politics

Analysis: The Chameleon Nature of Political Loyalty in The Gambia is such that when in government, individuals often become sycophants, demagogues, and court jesters, displaying extreme loyalty and patriotism

The Chameleon Nature of Political Loyalty in The Gambia is such that when in government, individuals often become sycophants, demagogues, and court jesters, displaying extreme loyalty and patriotism. However, once out of government, they become harsh critics and display venomous opposition. Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: A principle is a fundamental […]

Opinion

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 […]

News, Opinion, Politics

Immortalizing democracy heroes and proclaiming December 1 as Freedom Day, In addition to creating a Hall of Shame for dictatorship enablers and fence-sitters

Alagi Yorro Jallow. MAMUDU: It has become abundantly clear that President Adama Barrow and the Coalition 2016 leadership have lost focus following their significant electoral victory. Democracy Day, Freedom Day, or Liberation Day should be celebrated annually to mark the end of Africa’s worst dictatorship in a century and the […]