By Kebeli Demba Nyima, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Once upon a time in The Gambia, a bill was introduced with such audacity that it could make even the most stoic observer of politics burst into uproarious laughter. The “Ex President Retirement Bill” is indeed a masterpiece of satire in the world […]
Author: Musa Saidykhan
Gambia’s Result-oriented Diplomat
When Burama Sanneh was appointed a Gambian diplomat in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a lot of eyebrows were raised, with many people questioning why this political genuis gifted with the mastery of words would venture into a wrong field. There was opposition in both the camps of the governing […]
My Beef with a Political Virgin
It has never been my intention to respond to Attention Seekers and Political Virgins, especially at this time of our political struggle, considering the fact that we have very important issues to deal with. However, psychologists believe that if a lie is drummed up ten times without being called out […]
The Reason Many People Fail
One of the youngest successful movie director cum actress in the Nolkywood movie industry has given an invaluable tip on why those who are determined to succeed must shut their ears off from complain masters. In a social media post, Ruth Kadiri explained how he had made a billion Naira […]
Ansarudeen Fraternity Chief Visits Gambia High Commissioner
Imam Bai Ebrima Cham, Chief Executive of Ansarudeen Fraternity paid a courtesy call on H.E Dr Fatou Bensouda, High Commissioner of the Gambia in U.K . Sheikh Bai Cham was accompanied by Mr. Ebrahim Nyass and Aji Suma Secka to present a special letter of invitation for their 27th years […]
Nepotism is Stealing Africa’s Future
North-West University Nepotism is not limited to isolated cases in Africa, but a trend throughout the continent.Allowing nepotism practices through family, friends and those least qualified to occupy leadership positions is tantamount to stealing Africa’s future from its young generation.The liberation movement of the 1960s has not succeeded in addressing […]
More Than Ever, Why We Must Stand up for Girls’ Rights
Statement by UNICEF The Gambia Representative a.i. Mariavittoria Ballotta on International Day of the Girl Banjul, 11 October 2023 – “Today, we join girls in The Gambia and around the world in commemorating the International Day of the Girl on the theme: “Invest in Girl’s Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being”. This […]
Let’s Remember Shyngle Nyassi
On October 7th 2013 the Gambia lost one of her illustrous sons in the person of Momodou Lamin Shyngle Nyassi, the former Campaign Manager of the opposition United Democratic Party. Mr. Nyassi died without completing his mission of freeing the Gambia from the clutches of Jammeh dictatorship. Shyngle Nyassi was […]
How Landing Kinteba Prophesises Own Death
The death of Landing Kinteba on Friday, September 15th, 2023 has shocked Gambians to the bone. For over four decades Landing Nasso better known as Landing Kinteba traveled everywhere in the Gambia and the subregion, singing his own composed songs. Landing eulogised Prophet Muhammad, Saints and even ordinary people. Born […]
Barrow Visits Wounded PIU Officer
Gambian President Adama Barrow today visited the police officer hospitalised following a terror attack on her colleagues while mounting a checkpoint at the Sukuta-Jabang highway last night. President Barrow had earlier paid his last redpect to costables Pateh Jallow and Sang Gomez at the mortuary at St. Francis Edward Small […]
Gambia Police Terror Suspect Arrested
News is just emerging that the man who unleashed a terror attack on police intervention unit officers mounting checkpoint at Sukuta is apprended in Senegal. It is confirmed that the suspect Ousainou Bojang reportedly confessed to his participation in the fatal shooting of police constables Pateh Jallow and Sang Gomez […]
Who Killed Gambia’s PIU Officers?
The driveby shooting of the Police Intervention Unit officers on duty last night has thrown the Gambia in a state of panic, fear and sadness. Many even disbelieve to be greeted with the tragic shooting of young police officers who provide security for everyone. Two of the officers — Constable […]