I want to speak for my rights, but I was threatened to be jailed, if what I say is not liked by the government. “Just keep quiet and mind your business,” as if what I am saying is not my business. So I keep my quiet. I want to speak […]
Author: Musa Saidykhan
Truth About Jammeh’s Health
After months of speculations over the deteriorating health of Gambian president, Kairo News has caught up with a State House insider who claims to have a vast knowledge of the subject. “Yes, it’s true that President Yahya Jammeh has been battling sickness for so long,” our trusted source said. “It […]
Niger Extradites Gaddafi's Son
Libyan government says third son of late former Libyan leader has been handed over and is now in a Tripoli prison. Niger has extradited Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saadi to the Libyan capital Tripoli, the Libyan government has said. The third son of the former Libyan leader is being held in […]
Imam Ratib: Treat Your Wives Well
The Imam Ratib of Detroit has advised men to follow the footsteps of Prophet Muhammed by treating their wives well. “Have mercy on your wives, care them well and make them happy,” Imam Momodou Ceesay preached as he delivered his usual Friday Islam Program on Kairo Radio. “Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) […]
PPP Government’s Costly Mistake
A former Gambian soldier believes that the ousted regime of Sir Dawda Jawara has “paid the price of its costly mistake.” “Sir Dawda committed grave mistake when he removed Colonel Ndow Njie, a former police officer, as the Commander of the Gambia Armed Forces,” Yaya […]
Let’s Revisit CORDEG Team – A Rejoinder
By Janko Camara This morning, my attention was caught by the above captioned article tempting me to react. In doing so, I would like to make it abundantly vivid that I do not feign any mastery of the processes and procedures that gave rise to the CORDEG Executive, the subject […]
Mistake Haunting Our Struggle
‘A National Democracy’ Agenda for the Republic of citizen activists without direct/special alliances with some groups would have served our cause better. It would disentangle us from the vices of the Gambia’s undeveloped party politicking. Over time it would appeal to all citizens equally as people’s cause and not an […]
Open Letter To President Jammeh
Dear Mr President, By the way, may I thank you for the achievements of your administration since 1994, especially in the areas of education health and communication, even though a large number of them are dysfunctional? Gambia Radio and Televisions Services (GRTS), which is a blessing in disguise as most […]
'I Have No Blood On My Hands'
A former high ranking military officer has confidently stated that his hands are clean. Lt. Colonel Pa Modou Ann’s name has never been linked to any atrocity or brutality in the Gambia. The former military administrator has been admired for his high level of professionalism, discipline and willingness to work […]
Let’s Revisit CORDEG Team
By Bakary Badjie, Houston, Texas Can we allow the newly elected Diaspora umbrella body to start on a wrong footing? In as much as we may wish to bury our heads in the sand, it is very important for people of diverse origin to be inclusive and tolerant. That is […]
Our New Redlight District
Africa is noted for marking each occasion with a fanfare of musical and traditional jamboree. Suffice it to say, each music or dance celebrates and showcases its cultural uniqueness and way of life. The Gambia is no exception to such carnivals. However, what distinguishes her from the rest of other […]
Gays Exist In Ancestral Africa
Mr. Laye: “Even in ancestral Africa, homosexuality did exist … there is no evidence whatsoever that gays as a group were persecuted in pre-colonial Africa”. Halake says: “Absolutely, Kalil. We have always been a civilised and tolerant people – until the imperialists interfered! The “tolerance” of homosexuals in Africa that […]