Nyancho, thanks for the robust theological defense proffered in terms of women and men’s equality with reference to Islamic doctrines. However, I must take exception to the criticism levelled against the doctrine of separation of powers. Indeed, classic Islam and Middle Eastern culture have always been skeptical about the idea […]
Author: Musa Saidykhan
The Pain Chief Manneh’s Father Endures
The plight of Fa Sarjo Manneh [the father of disappeared Gambian journalist Chief Ebrima Manneh] for me an inconceivable pain. I have lamented many times about the fate of Chief Manneh and the sorrow the aged Dad is going through all these years. And I am equally sad that he […]
Africa Is The Source Of All Wisdom
As there are divergent views on branches of knowledge which preside over men’s conception of perspectives and realities, Africa Unmasked is engaged in a programme to educate an African child. This is done at the backdrop of the low levels of literacy and innovations in the continent. These maladies are […]
UDP Leader Hits Campaign Trail
By Abdoulie John As the National Assembly elections enters into crucial stage, the United Democratic Party (UDP) executive decided to hit the campaign trail with a week’s nationwide tour on Sunday. In a news announcement on Saturday, the party said its leader and Foreign Affairs Minister Lawyer Ousainou Darboe is […]
D.K Jawara’s Bad Students
By Saul Saidykhan In about two weeks, Gambians will be going to the polls to elect Representatives to the National Assembly. Sadly though, instead of focusing on what really matters, anywhere one turns to on Gambian social media, Gambians are attacking each other on an issue that is at worst, […]
The Blessed Gambia: A Way Forward
By Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh, Associate Professor of Islam and contemporary Studies at the Muslim College London, Researcher at the University of Dundee and London Islamic Cultural Centre The Gambia is a blessed nation endowed with great mercy, compassion, bounty and blessings of the Gracious Almighty God. What has transpired […]
Interior Ministry Is Not Faulty
The Ministry of the Interior has reacted to Justice Minister’s complaints that his office was not consulted on the prosecution of the 9 NIA agents charged with the murder of opposition activist Solo Sandeng. “Regarding the NIA 9, the Ministry of the Interior acted properly in accordance with the law, […]
Justice Minister Sounded The Bell
Justice Minister has sounded the bell that his office is not consulted by both the Interior Ministry or Police “before any action was taken in this case” of the NIA agents charged with conspiracy to murder opposition activist Solo Sandeng. Minister Abubacarr Ba Tambedou uttered the above statement while addressing […]
Do Not Dismiss Zille’s Worldview
I have sensed widespread displeasure at the terse remarks of Madam Helen Zille [former leader of South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance] colonialism has ensured an independent judiciary, portable water and so on. I do, however, caution that we seem to be very over-sensitive. The Democratc Alliance does not have a […]
Gov’t Will Not Control Diaspora Media
The Gambia government has recognised the crucial role of the diaspora onlin media in the struggle to defeat the Jammeh dictatorship. In this regard, the Minister of Information Demba Jawo sent a letter to the diaspora media appreciating their efforts as well as seeking cooperation. The new government however does […]
BB Gets What He Deserves
After more than two decades in exile, worthy sons and daughters of the Gambia are visiting their country of birth. Some came home unnoticed but family, friends and associates of Bakary Bunja Dabo (alias BB) filled the Banjul International Airport on Thursday when news of his arrival filled the air. […]
‘I’m Not An Accidental President’
Gambian leader has brushed aside the notion that he becomes President by accident. “I’m not an accidental President,” President Adama Barrow tells France 24 television. Prior to contesting the elections in December last year, President Barrow had gone through the nomination processes of his party (United Democratic Party) and opposition […]