A deadly attack on Musa Sarr in Senegal is yet another manifestation of President Yahya Jammeh’s arrogance without borders. Sarr, a deserted former military officer implicated in the December 2014 attack on State House, was attacked by Jammeh’s thugs. Their goal is to teargas, tie and bundle him to Banjul […]
Author: Musa Saidykhan
Amnesty Regional Director Denounces Gambia’s Refusal To Comply With Court Order
Amnesty Regional Director Alioune Tine has denounced Gambia govt refusal to comply with ECOWAS court orders, saying that the ‘defiant stance’ is against the country’s regional and international obligations. “As a member State of both ECOWAS and African Union (AU), Gambia is also a host country for the African Commission […]
Why Gambia Needs Democracy
Democracy and the rule of Law is the solution to a progressive Gambia My editor, please allow me space once again in your paper to add my voice to the majority of already frustrated patriotic Gambians who are pushing for regime change which will bring democracy and the rule of […]
Jammeh’s Diatribe Sparks Outcry
By Abdoulie John Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh has sparked shock and anger after unleashing one of his strongest diatribes against United Nations and Amnesty International for demanding an investigation into the death in custody of youth activist Solo Sandeng. “This is not the first time that Jammeh is directing his attacks towards the international community. […]
Mixed Reactions Over Gambia-Senegal Border Blockade Removal
By Abdoulie John The removal of the Gambia-Senegal border blockade has been generally hailed, although the move continues to draw reactions in the neighbouring countries that share almost everything including culture, ethnicity and religion. “It is a very good sign. The two countries are one family. We share everything in […]
Jammeh Wrestles Tour Frustration
President Yahya Jammeh has been reeling with shock of being abandoned in his traditional stronghold areas. He had no recourse to embark on a 19-day countrywide tour but Jammeh left with a high-powered delegation. Unlike previous tours, the last one which wrapped up in six days, has availed the Bully […]
JAMMEH ORDERS MURDER AND RAPE BUT HIS FAMILY ARE SAFE?
The best among you are not those who do not miss their five daily prayers or frequent churches every week BUT watch innocent, defenseless people get oppressed and murdered and endorse it even tacitly. Jammeh’s misappropriation of our state resources, overstay, rudeness are bearable but appointing himself as God’s deputy […]
ANC Official Foresees Darboe’s Troubles
An executive member of the governing African National Congress has prophesised the arrest and detention of Gambian opposition leader Lawyer Ousainou Darboe in March 2015. Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, a former deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, told Mr. Darboe to prepare for the worst. “Mr Darbo, […]
Gambia Leader Blasts UN, Amnesty Over Probe Calls
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has slammed UN chief Ban Ki-moon and Amnesty International for demanding an investigation into the death in custody of an opposition activist, the Jeune Afrique weekly reported Sunday. “Ban Ki-moon and Amnesty International can go to hell! Who are they to demand that?” said Jammeh, who […]
Why Gambians Miss Peace And Freedom
This embedded video paints a perfect picture of a country whose virginity has been shattered by a military junta that took over a democratically elected government and promised heaven and earth. A junta whose propaganda machine made change hungry Gambians believe that glory days were coming fast and that all […]
Tortured Gambian Woman Prefers Death To Rape
Gambian security agents have once again been accused of inflicting brutality on innocent Gambians. This revelation came to light in the sworn affidavit of a woman detained in connection with the April 14th peaceful protest. Fatoumatta Jawara, the President of the United Democratic Party Female Youth Wing, explained how she […]
Concerns Over President Jammeh’s Casamance Forest Depletion
By Abdoulie John The alarming signals sent by former Senegalese environment minister Haidar El Ali over a possible Casamance forest depletion in the next two years have sparked reactions from activists and politicians who are pointing accusing finger at President Yahya Jammeh for allowing ‘an illegal activity’ to take place […]