As we usher in yet another year of Yahya Jammeh’s brutal rule, CORDEG [Committee for the Restoration of Democracy in the Gambia] would like to express a heartfelt sympathy to all the families that have either lost loved ones, faced or continue to face persecution in the hands of this […]
Month: July 2014
Fisherman Testifies In Journalists’ Trial
The trial of two journalists on Monday proceeded with the testimony of a fisherman who described himself as the ‘Chairman of APRC Tanji Youth Wing.’ Lamin Conteh said the story published on the Voice Newspaper that some of his youths have defected to United Democratic Party ‘upset’ them. “Our investigation […]
DUGA’S July 22 “De-commemoration” Statement
Twenty years of Jammeh’s tyranny has dawned upon our beloved Gambia! Since that infamous day of July 22, 1994, many have been unwavering, whether publicly or silently in the stance that Jammeh and his Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council (AFPRC) would hinder progress and freedom for the Gambia, and put […]
'Revolutionaries' Who Shot Themselves On The Foot
20 YEARS AFTER A REVOLUTION IN WHICH THE ‘REVOLUTIONARIES’ SHOT THEMSELVES IN THE FEET By Amat JENG SWEDEN — On the 22nd of July 2014, our country – The Gambia – marks 20 years since our democracy and freedom were stolen from us by the consequence of what political animals […]
Do Not Dump Your Religious Values For Secularism
Mr. Yankuba Jobe is the Guest of our Special Ramadan discussion on Religion, Tradition and Secularism on Kairo Radio today. “The key reason for our relationship breakdowns is due mainly to our non-spiritual attitudes and the abandoning of our core traditions and faith,” an experienced diasporan Gambian told Kairo Radio. Mr […]
The 20th Year Of The July 22 Take Over
On July 22nd 1994 (20 years ago), former lieutenant Yahya Jammeh with fellow junior soldiers of the Gambia National Army overthrew President Dawda Jawara and his seemingly indispensable People’s Progressive Party (PPP) government out of power. This was after almost 30 years in the dugout in Banjul but not without […]
4 Years On Death Row: What Can Be Done About Lang Tombong & Co? Final Part
By Mohammed Lamin Sillah In this second and last part we scrutinize the judgment handed by Justice Emanuel Amadi in the case, the ineptitude of the defense lawyers and what we can do as Gambians, living abroad, far from the killer arms of the dictator in Banjul. Even from a […]
Activists Mark 20 Years Of Iron-Fisted Repression
The Gambian government must abolish the laws and iron-fisted practices that have resulted in two decades of widespread human rights violations, Amnesty International said as it joined forces with other human rights groups for a global day of action marking 20 years since President Jammeh’s seizure of power. Activists across […]
NIA: Sabally Is Not In A Hotel
Apart from parading him on the busy business streets of Banjul, agents of the National Intelligence Agency have also reportedly denied Momodou Sabally access to family food. The former high profile government official was shackled as the agents escorted him to and from the State House for an unclear mission. A […]
South Africa Hails Mandela Day
The government of South Africa hailed the success of this year’s Mandela Day, thanking its citizens for their good deeds in honour of Nelson Mandela. Communications Minister Faith Muthambi said on Saturday that every person had the ability and responsibility to make a positive change. “No matter how small the action, […]
Sweet Victory for Gambian Justice
The acquittal and discharge of Mambury Njie, the Gambia’s former Finance and Economic Affairs Minister, is yet another sweet victory for a country whose people have long been denied the due process of law. Instead of allowing justice to take its course, Gambian leader has been abusing his powers to […]
4 Years On Death Row: What Can Be Done About Lang Tombong & Co? Part 1
By Mohamed Lamin Sillah Last Wednesday was exactly four years since Justice Emmanuel Amadi of the High Court convicted and sentenced to death the former Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) and seven others. It was on July 16, 2010 that Lang Tombong Tamba, Omar […]