The Chief Resident Imam of Detroit Islamic Center has advised Muslims on how to give out or distribute zakatul fitr, a charity given to the poor and needy at the end of Ramadan. The message comes as Muslims prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-fitr on Wednesday. Imam Ceesay described zakatul fitr as […]
Month: July 2016
Lawyer Darboe Remains Defiant
The remanded Gambian opposition leader has not only maintain his defiance in participating in a sham trial Lawyer Ousainou Darboe has once again thrown punches at Justice Eunice Dada. Mr. Darboe’s unapologetic, fiery statement in today’s sitting is summed up by Burama Sanneh below. At the court today Ousainou and […]
Jammeh Feeds Gambians With Donkeys
Kairo News editors have been bombarded with reactions shortly after the publication of a story in which state security agents cautioned relatives and close friends to avoid eating President Yahya Jammeh’s voodoo-infested beef that awaits unsuspecting shoppers at the market. The talking agents have evidence that the voodoo-obsessed leader mixes […]
NIA Warns Relatives: Avoid Jammeh’s Voodoo-infested Beef
Agents of the Gambia National Intelligence Agency have been calling their relatives and friends to “stay away from President Yahya Jammeh’s voodoo-infested beef if they want to live in peace instead of in pieces.” The talking agents have become privy to the slaughtering of donkeys in Kanilai. Donkey meat was […]
Why I Still Think About This Man
By Karamba Touray I have not been able to take this good man out of my mind from Friday July 1st when a friend of mine visited his family and reported a distressed and sad situation. He is Cherno Gassama, imam of the village of Dasilameh in Upper Fulladu District, […]
Madikay Faal, Another Forgotten Detainee
Madikay Faal has since February this year joined a list of forgotten illegal Gambian detainees. The dismissed former National Intelligence Agency officer was arrested on February 16th, 2016. Like most illegal detainees, Madikay has neither been charged, nor appeared before the court, which violates his constitutional rights. He remained detained at […]
Oppressed Gambian Opposition Goes Abroad With Its Case
The Gambia’s oppressed opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) is not ignoring any slightest chance to strengthen its international campaign, aimed at soliciting support and solidarity as well as paint a true picture of the Gambia’s self-styled dictator. The party members see this as very crucial, especially at a time when […]
UDP Spirit High Despite Brutality
Despite being confronted with state sponsored brutality resulting to the cold-blooded murder of Ebrima Solo Sandeng, opposition activist, the spirit among supporters and militants of the United Democratic Party remains high. Every one who supports the UDP, including the released 22 remanded May 9th protesters, believes the fight for a better […]
US Lawmakers Call For Release Of Detained Gambian Opposition Protesters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2016 CARDIN CONTACT | Sean Bartlett / Sue Walitsky – 202.224.4651 MIKULSKI CONTACT | Matt Jorgenson – 202.224.4654 VAN HOLLEN CONTACT | Ian Jannetta – 202.225.5341 DELANEY CONTACT | Will McDonald – 202.225.2721 Cardin, Mikulski, Van Hollen, Delaney Call for Release of Maryland Resident Fanta […]