In contemporary Gambian politics, tribalism is resurfacing not as an abstract fear, but as a menacing reality that threatens our democratic ideals. A disturbing pattern has emerged in recent political exchanges, showcasing how tribal rhetoric is being weaponized to silence journalists, distort the electoral process, and undermine national unity. Today’s[Read More…]
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Alagi Yorro Jallow: Defending Peter Gomez
There comes a moment when a journalist is called to do more than report—to resist, to preserve, to defy the tide of conformity. Peter Gomez has lived in that moment all his life. Not by shouting louder, but by standing firmer. Not for fame, but for fidelity—to truth, to justice,[Read More…]
Alagi Yorro Jallow: Banned Reflection On Gambia’s Forgotten Reckoning
In a nation where history is often whispered and uncomfortable truths are buried beneath layers of political decorum, “Conflict of Lions” by Terence Strong emerges as a bold and unflinching exploration of The Gambia’s darkest hour—the failed coup of 1981, led by Kukoi Samba Sanyang. Initially banned by the People’s[Read More…]