Another sad news greeted Gambians in Germany where a young Sarahuleh brother, Ebrima Jawara, drowned. Jawara’s tragic death occurred after he went to swim with two other friends in a lake at a remote town. The three men – all new arrivals to Germany can’t – swim. They underestimated the depth of the […]
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Gambia’s Opposition Conundrum
By Deyda Haidara Today I am fired up ready to share my views and experience in the political field on the ground. Firstly I would indulge readers to read this piece with an open mind devoid of nepotism, tribalism, regionalism or sectarianism. Thank you. For those of us on the ground, […]
Darboe: President Jammeh’s Amnesty Not Genuine
“These disingenuous attempts to continue oppression whilst trying to show a humane face will backfire, Yahya Jammeh does not understand what it means to let people be free, the oppression is not stopping by mere pardoning of some prisoners and jailing or detaining of others” Lawyer Darboe retorts. Lawyer Darboe […]
Baba K. Jobe: Father Of APRC Regime
By Max President Jammeh’s God father and mentor (Baba Kali Jobe RIP) Yahya Jammeh’s legacy of Military Dictatorship, political thuggery and oppression. My attempt to write summary of the legacies of Mr Baba K Jobe was born out of thorough study of our Gambian military dictatorship which I believe was […]
UDP Brufut Rally A Success
34 APRC youths defected to the opposition United Democratic Party last Sunday, August 16th at the rally held in Brufut. The leader of United Democratic Party, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe hails his party’s rally in Kombo Brufut a success. Lawyer speaking at the rally said, Gambians are leaving the APRC in […]
Disgraceful … Mr. Sam Sarr!
Sam, did you seek advice from Foreign Minister Neneh, from Information Minister Sheriff or even your Ambassador boss at the UN before releasing your statement that the two disappeared Gambian-Americans were not on a visit to The Gambia when they disappeared? Really Sam, politics is politics but human decency […]
Gambian Diaspora Holds The Key To Ending Dictatorship
Erudite Gambian commentator ‘Max’ laid the claims to the supremacy of the Gambian diaspora’s economic, intellectual, military and political powers. Will those on the ground facing the dictator eye ball to eye ball agree? Here is what Max said: Bax, the phrase “All options are on the table” are realistic […]
Pardon Prisoners: Stay Out Of Politics To Avoid Arrest
By Sarjo Bayang From the lips of Interior Minister Ousman Sonko all pardoned prisoners are under close watch and liable to arrest. Recently pardoned prisoners by presidential prerogative of mercy could no longer smile with hope of absolute relief. They are subject to arrest any time sooner and bound over […]
General Tamba Appeals For Other Prisoners, Peace
“What I will like to appeal here is, to appeal to the President that the gesture that he has demonstrated was highly welcomed by all inmates those affected and those not affected, highly welcomed by our families, loved ones, well-wishers both within and beyond the country. I want to urge […]