It is with great sense of patriotism, humility and immense pleasure that I endorse Her Excellency Dr. Isatou Touray for the position of President of the Republic of the Gambia. For the past three decades, Dr. Touray has worked in various communities in all parts of this country seeking to […]
Author: Musa Saidykhan
Let’s Bail Out A Role Model
Unlike many young Gambians, Mustapha Manneh has no plans to use perilous backway journey to Europe in search of a dream he cannot realise at home. Manneh, a native of Kartong in Kombo South, decides to enroll at the Gambia Technical Training Institute where he bags a diploma in Community […]
Our Salvation Lies In Compromise
Politics is all about convincing your aopponents to seek compromise to solve problems. Politicians who are unwilling to compromise not only cause political polarization which leads to insolvent of national problems but also defeat the whole purpose of representation of people’s common interests at the national level. The Gambia’s opposition […]
Senior NIA Officer Nabbed With Drug
A senior officer of national Intelligent Agency was arrested by members of National Drugs Control Agency after over 800 kilograms of cannabis sativa was found in his possession. Until his arrest and subsequent detention Lamin Touray alias Mosquito the was third in command at Tanji NIA Office. Touray is believed to a […]
President Jammeh Clash With His Marabout Over Daba’s Murder
Despite dictator Yaya Jammeh’s open hatred for Mandinkas in general, Gambian leader has great penchant for Madinka marabouts or spiritualists, paying them regular visits. He visits marabouts within the Gambia and the sub-region to protect the crown as well as excel politically. Mr. Jammeh thinks his political survival depends on […]
How My Uncle Rescues Me
When I was in primary school, I was always on top of my class and one of my uncles in the Kombos was paying attention and supported. When the common entrance results came out, I was on top of the class and was so excited. All of a sudden, my […]
Jammeh’s 5th Term Bid Debate Heats Up
By Abdoulie John With only three months to go before the Presidential elections, the debate is heating up about the chances of the incumbent to retain his seat as the country is faced with an unprecedented political crisis. “There is hope for change because Yahya Jammeh is losing ground daily,” […]
Nationalism And Not Ethnocentrism Part 2
By Edrissa Ken-Joof In part 1 of this article, I did emphasize the need for us to embrace nationalism instead of the more short-sighted ethnocentrism. I didn’t choose this topic in order not to be forgotten when I die, as said by Benjamin Franklin that: “if you would not be […]
UDP Candidate’s Acceptance Speech
Acceptance Speech as UDP Presidential Candidate for the 2016 Elections. The National Chairman of the United Democratic Party, Alhaji Dembo Byforce Bojang, the Acting Party leader and Secretary General Aji Yam Secka, honorable members of the Central Committee representing the party structures from all the Regions, party militants, Members of […]
Breaking News: Adama Barrow Is UDP’s Candidate
The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has named Adama Barrow as it presidential candidate. Barrow, 51, is the party’s deputy Treasurer who has been a very strong and committed executive member for a long time. He is also a successful business man who manages lots of private estates. Barrow’s strong […]
How To Overcome Gambia’s Dictatorial Environment
The complacency from 1992 to 1994 is well documented and written about, and I think yours [Bax’s] is a further enrichment to that laudable literature. I fully agree with your portrayal of events and the fatal failings of those entrusted with the state power. This blame lies squarely at the […]
The New Gambia We Want
When the military dislodged President Jawara from power in July 1994, the junta leader promised Gambians a new dawn. A dawn that would turn the country into a heaven of peace, rule of law and abundance of opportunity. It was the dawn of accountability, probity, good governance, corrupt and flamboyant […]