#Opinion

MEDIA IS THE 4TH ARM OF ANY GOVERNMENT WITHOUT IT DEMOCRACY IS JUST A MIRAGE!

Nov 18, 2024, 12:08 PM

In this world of today the following are the existential threats or challenges for governments whose operational policies remain frozen before what's tabulated below:
TERRORISM.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
DRUG CARTELS.
MONEY LAUNDERING.
CROSS BORDER CRIMES.
POLITICAL INSTABILITY.
All of the above are nourished by crime syndicates and corrupt governments.
To that effect Governments like that of the United States of America, the EU and Russia with others, must spare budgets to support the media where they want to contain these threats and challenges ESPECIALLYA in West Africa. Media is the fastest way to spread sensitization while exposing crime and graft. Journalists are always the best partners when resisting the causes referenced herein. US Embassy and the EU bureau in The Gambia be advised to increase your support towards Gambian journalists.
Amb Essa Bokarr Sey.