Mental illness is a huge problem in our country, but it is something which our leaders – political and community – society and even some families did not pay great attention to. It’s a subject that is not fully understood. Mental illness affects our thinking, behavior or mood. This young […]
Author: Musa Saidykhan
No Tribe Wins In Jammeh’s Gambia
Yahya Jammeh’s critics have always blamed him for championing the course of his minority ethnic Jola community. They cited how he had empowered and employed Jolas in almost every top ranking government position, including the security forces. All these have been done at the expense of qualified and competent members […]
In Solidarity With Alagie Ceesay
Even as he battles for survival at the intensive care unit, Jammeh’s mercenary judge is still anxiously waiting to hang journalist Alagie Abdoulie Ceesay as if she is not a woman. Our society expects a woman to exercise mercy in whatever she does. But who is blaming a judge who […]
What Lt. Col. Gano Fails To Write About!
Lt. Col. Gano was Jammeh’s enabler who is looking for cheap popularity. This man has witnessed so many atrocities in his tenure in the military and he has never said a word while he dined with the dictator. The dictator has personally sponsored Gano to do his masters degree program […]
Former Army Spokesman Explains Why Jammeh Must Not Run Again
The Gambia’s former military Spokesman has put his mouth where most of his colleagues dare talk, let alone write about. Retired Lt. Col. Lamin Gano blogs about why President Yahya Jammeh must not run for a fifth term. Gano’s article – which opens serious intellectual discussion – is published on […]
Death Of Unionist In Custody Sparks Concerns
By Abdoulie John The Secretary General of the banned Gambia National Transport Control Association (GNTCA) Sheriff Dibba died in police custody last Sunday, after being arrested and charged along with 8 executive members.Gambian authorities remain mute as to questions continue to swirl around the circumstances surrounding his death. “I am […]
‘We’ll Meet You Halfway Even If Ibliss Is Your Commander’
The leader of United Democratic Party is outstanding for his gentlemanly character. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe is credited for being peaceful and law abiding at all times. Mr. Darboe will not fold his hands when his party is under attack. He told a Tallinding rally last week that he has never […]
‘Stop Craving In Darkness’
Gambian cleric has advised Muslims to strive hard to better understand their religion. Only this can save them from craving in the darkness in search of light where it does not exist. Momodou Ceesay, the Chief Resident Imam of Detroit Islamic Center in Michigan, said one effective way to know […]
ITF Challenges Jammeh Over Death In Custody Of Union Leader
Global union federation the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has demanded justice following the death in custody this week of Gambian trade union leader Sheriff Diba. The ITF has challenged President Yahya Jammeh Babili Mansa to take action over the affair, which began earlier this month when Gambian trade […]
Reformists Win All 30 Tehran Seats
Allies of Iran’s reformist President Hassan Rouhani have won a landslide victory in Tehran, in the first parliamentary vote since Iran signed a nuclear deal with world powers. With 90% of the votes counted, the pro-Rouhani List of Hope is set to take all 30 parliamentary seats in the capital. […]
Missing Ebrima’s Family Pledges Reward; Is He In State Custody?
Missing Person Appeal – Ebrima Ceesay of Kanifing South ($1,000 Reward) By Yusef Taylor Stats: Ebrima Ceesay 39 year’s old man, 5ft 8 inches (1.73m) tall, slim build dark skinned man The family of Ebrima Ceesay are appealing to the general public for information to help trace their […]
Gambia Closes Its Border With Senegal
By Abdoulie John The Gambia has closed its borders with Senegal. This followed the move taken by transport unionists to disrupt traffic between the two neighbouring countries. “The traffic flow along the ferry terminal has drastically changed. There is a significant reduction in number of vehicles crossing,” said a resident […]