Economic Deep Dive: The Case Against the Proposed Media Regulation
Dr Ousman Gajigo reviews the Broadcasting and Online Content Regulations and the National Press Accreditation Policy, widely condemned by the Gambia Press Union and media stakeholders. In his review Dr Gajigo opines that “the regulation reflects a disturbing pattern of the Adama Barrow government taking all the wrong lessons from the Yahya Jammeh regime."
He labelled the instruments as “an attempt to restrict press freedom and the general freedom of expression while paying lip service to principles such as standards, fairness, and combating misinformation."
More in this opinion piece.
Intoxications of Power: A Word of Advise to Arrogant Leadership
This piece written by Imran Darboe explores the “Intoxications of Power” when leaders overdose on the power drink and serves as a cautionary reminder to Gambian Leaders to take stock of the lessons learned through the TRRC and former President Jammeh currently in exile. It serves as a timely reminder.
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