By Alagi Yorro Jallow. Part 1 Fatoumatta: A politician thinks only of the next election, while a statesman envisions the next generation. A politician seeks the fleeting success of their party; a statesman pursues the enduring success of their nation. In this context, the statesman is the navigator, while the […]
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Navigating the Thin Line Between Professionalism and Personal Expression
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Yesterday, I shared insights on the Gambia Police Force, emphasizing the promising opportunity for reform. It’s vital that our police embrace professionalism over politics or tribalism. The challenge of balancing professional duties with personal expression on social media is something many public servants, including police officers, […]
Essa Bokar Sey challenged to produce letter he claimed to have sent to former President Jammeh advising him to adhere to Term Limit
Veteran Journalist Alagi Yorro Jallow has challenged Essa Bokar Sey, a former Ambassador under Jammeh’s regime and former deputy CEO of the OIC Secretariat in The Gambia to substantiate his claims by producing the letter he claimed to have sent to Yahya Jammeh on 2nd May 2003, adivising him to […]
Editorial: The Illusion of Patriotism and the Reality of Tribalism in The Gambia
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: When bigotry disguises itself as patriotism, The Gambia faces a critical dilemma. We must confront the uncomfortable truth: political arrogance and tribalism will not simply vanish on their own. It is alarming that many of those spreading hate and sycophancy are young, educated individuals, which is […]