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What It Was Like Being a Journalist in Jammeh’s Gambia

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sulayman Bokar Bah, a Gambian scholar whose journey from the newsroom in Banjul to the lecture halls of Birmingham City University reflects a powerful story of resilience, curiosity, and intellectual pursuit. We discuss his early life in The Gambia during the Jammeh era, a time when journalism operated under intense political pressure and media freedom was often challenged. Dr. Bah shares how those experiences shaped his understanding of power, governance, and the critical role of independent media in society. Our conversation also explores his academic journey to the United Kingdom, where he pursued higher education while navigating life in the diaspora. Along the way, he developed a strong research focus on media law, political economy, and press freedom in The Gambia. At the center of this discussion is his doctoral research, which examines how colonial-era laws, state regulations, and political culture continue to shape journalism in The Gambia today. In this episode we discuss: • Journalism during the Jammeh era • The challenges facing media freedom in The Gambia • The influence of colonial laws on modern journalism • The experience of Gambian scholars in the diaspora • Why independent media remains vital for democracy This is a thoughtful conversation about truth, power, and the role of journalism in shaping democratic societies. If you care about Gambian politics, media freedom, and the future of journalism, this episode is worth watching. #GambiaPolitics #MediaFreedom #JammehEra #GambianJournalism #GambiaPodcast #GambiaDiaspora #PressFreedom #GambiaDebate #WestAfricaPolitics #GambianScholars