Economist Faults Army's Commercial Agric Project, says it will Endanger Democracy by Kebba Ansu Manneh, Published on The Chronicle on 22 May 2019.

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Judges’ comments

This is a well written newspaper story focused on a particular issue. i.e. the army’s intention to engage in agriculture and from the perspective of a single source, i.e. an economist. However, the reporter did well to obtain one external source (GCCI) to enhance the balance.

The reporter could have indeed sought many more sources to further improve the presentation, originality and angling of the story.

Kombo South: From Fighting to Save Environment to Fighting For Survival by Mustapha K. Darboe. Published on Kerr Fatou on 2nd August 2019.

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Judges' comments

This story is found to be a well written piece with a good story telling format.

The approach and angle of the story is great, and the information provided is strong with the required arguments, counter arguments and a broad perspective given of the impact of mining in the different mining sites in the country. Experts and relevant stakeholders were all featured.