By Arfang Madi Sillah, Washington DC. In Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, we witness the chilling intersection of law and vengeance, personified by Shylock, a character who demands a pound of flesh from his debtor in the name of justice, though what he truly seeks is retribution. Shakespeare’s play, while framed by […]
Today is the 30th anniversary of the World Press Freedom Day declared by the UN to promote freedom of the media and freedom of expression. For three years in a row the smart QTV anchor Jainaba Sonko once again hosted a forum with young people at the American Corner to […]
Journalists worldwide, including the Gambia, will celebrate World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023. The United Nations General Assembly sets aside the day to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of […]
As international organisations and media prepare to celebrate the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) says press freedom has taken another step backwards and freedom of expression is not the driver for other human rights that it should be. On […]