Fatou Jaw Manneh on UDP, NPP, UNITE & The Future of The Gambia

Journalist, activist, former exile, and presidential aspirant Fatou Jaw Manneh joins us for a candid conversation on her remarkable journey — from her early days as one of The Gambia’s most fearless journalists, to her years in exile, to her return home and continued fight for democratic accountability. In this episode, she reflects on the struggle for press freedom, the cost of dissent under dictatorship, her role in the post‑2017 transition, and the lessons she draws from decades of advocacy. She also shares her vision for The Gambia ahead of the 2026 elections, offering insight into the values and priorities that shape her public life.