Momodou Malcolm Jallow

Momodou Malcolm Jallow is a Gambian-born Swedish politician who has served as a Member of the Riksdag since 2017. Born in Bakau, Gambia, he moved to Sweden as a teenager and became a prominent activist against racism and hate speech. In 2025, he made history as the first person of African descent to chair the Riksdag's Civil Affairs Committee. After a long tenure with the Left Party, he became a political independent in April 2026. Jallow is also recognized for his successful legal advocacy against racial discrimination at the international level.