A one-month-old baby girl has died in The Gambia after undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM), police have confirmed. Preliminary investigations indicate the infant was allegedly subjected to circumcision and later suffered severe bleeding. She was rushed to Bundung Maternal and Child Health Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Police[Read More…]
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Alagi Yorro Jallow: The Silence Of The Privileged: Dr. Lamin Manneh And The Politics Of Convenience And Peace Time Heroes
Where was Dr. Lamin Manneh between 1996 and 2016? Where was his voice, his intellect, his conscience when Gambians were brutalized under Yahya Jammeh’s oppressive regime? For 22 years, the United Democratic Party (UDP) stood as a steadfast bulwark against tyranny, with its members facing persecution, imprisonment, and silencing. Yet[Read More…]
Alagi Yorro Jallow: Tribute To Fatoumatta Jawara: The Audacity Of Courage In The Silence Of Men
In the rich tapestry of Gambian history, certain names resonate with profound significance, symbolizing sacrifice and the unyielding power of resilience. One such name is Fatoumatta Jawara—an extraordinary young woman who stood audaciously when others hesitated, a voice that shattered the oppressive silence of tyranny. In a time when fear[Read More…]
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