Regulate the Airwave, Not the Journalist: A Constitutional and Comparative Analysis of The Gambia’s 2025 Media Regulations.Accreditation Is Normal; Registration Is Not.
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Judge Sarjo Barrow has entered the debate, and his argument is precise: regulate the spectrum, not the reporter. This commentary takes that principle further, examining…
Regulate the Airwave. Not the Journalist.
The Gambia’s 2025 media regulations get some things right. But a few fixes will determine whether they protect the public or control the press. By Sarjo Barrow, Esq. The views…
The Rule Britain Abandoned, and Gambia Maintains:Why The Gambia’s Ban on Lawyer Advertising May Be Unconstitutional
By Sarjo Barrow The views expressed are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of Justice or the United States.There is a certain irony…
OPINION | National Assembly Vindicated Amie Bensouda, Justice, and The Gambia’s Fight Against Impunity
By Alagi Yorro Jallow (Part IV) Fatoumatta: Every democracy reaches a point where it must choose between the easy comfort of rumor and the hard discipline of truth. The National…
Talent to Watch: Omar Sonko, The Banjul General
By Ebrima Jaiteh, Columnist From the vibrant football streets of Old Primat in Banjul to commanding midfielders in Gambia’s top tier, Omar Sonko, alias the Banjul General, is steadily crafting…
Former Commission of Inquiry Secretary Accuses Lawmaker of Misleading Assembly
The former Secretary of the famous Janneh Commission, an inquiry that investigated the financial dealings of ex-President Yahya Jammeh, Alhaji Mamadi Kurang, has leveled accusations against Kebba Lang Fofana, a…
No to Babysit but Equal Opportunities for Women
I write to wish my fellow Gambian women residing in the country and outside of the country a happy International Women’s Day. Today is a day that calls for celebration…
Mayor Lowe: “Those who insult me are within the party”
The Mayor of Banjul City Council, Rohey Malick Lowe, has made striking revelations about the struggles she has endured within the UDP, stating that her decision to speak against certain…
Why Sonko Should Resign — Senegal Must Choose the Constitution Over Mythology
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Senegal is entering a moment of profound constitutional tension. The promise of a new political era, one built on republican discipline, institutional renewal, and civic…
The Khamenei “Martyrdom” Story Raises More Questions Than Answers
By Retired Lt Colonel Samsudeen Sarr, Former Commander of The Gambia National Army In the turbulent aftermath of the strike that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, a dramatic…