2016 is a defining year for The Republic of The Gambia. An election year. The year that could decide the fate of a country; the fate of an entire nation. A fate that hangs by a mere thread. The year that could usher in change, transformation, and restoration of democracy and rule […]
Author: Musa Saidykhan
Remembering A Great Pan-Africanist
REMEMBERING Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois FEBRUARY 23, 1868 – AUGUST 27, 1963 A TRIBUTE TO BLACK/AFRICAN HISTORY MONTH By Sainey Faye “ There is in this world no such force as the force of a man determined to rise.The human soul cannot be permanently chained.” — W.E.B. DU BOIS William […]
Halifa Becomes PDOIS Presidential Candidate
PRESS RELEASE THE OUTCOME OF THE PRIMARIES HELD BY PDOIS ON THE SELECTION OF THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE Issued by the Central Committee 24th February 2016 Mr. Halifa Sallah, PDOIS Presidential Candidate for 2016 Presidential Election The People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) is required by Article 91 […]
How Jammeh’s Islamic Republic Is Disrespecting Dead Bodies
The unexplained death of the remanded Secretary General of the Gambia Transport Control Association (GNTCA) has left citizens of a police state searching for answers in a land where transparency exists only on paper. Sheriff Dibba died in state custody on Sunday yet the government is refusing to explain why […]
Democracy Is On Trial In Uganda
The leader of Uganda’s opposition Forum for Democratic Change has issued a press statement, explaining how his country’s democracy is put on trial. Dr. Kizza Besigye read his statement while still under house arrest. Press Statement Message: The results of the presidential elections must be rejected Kampala, Uganda 20 […]
President Yahya Jammeh: The Worst Dictator You’ve Never Heard Of
“This is going to be your last breath,” they told Imam Baba Leigh as they threw earth over his bound body. Then they stopped and laughed. It was a mock execution, one of many tortures the Muslim cleric told Amnesty International he endured during his months in captivity. http://www.ozy.com/provocateurs/-president-yahya-jammeh-the-worst-dictator-youve-never-heard-of/39802 […]
Another Sham African Election!
The re-election of Uganda’s aging President in a contest in which opponents were tamed with brutal force is another clear manifestation of how African leaders insult democracy. Yoweri Museveni’s win with over 60 percent of the votes was a foregone conclusion. His government was hellbent on winning, no matter what […]
As Gambia Clocks 51, Opposition Leader Challenges Jammeh’s Legitimacy
By Abdoulie John The Gambia’s opposition leader has challenged the legitimacy of the country’s leadership. Omar Amadou Jallow described President Yahya Jammeh’s 21-year rule as “terrible.” “The government of the people of The Gambia, elected through a free, fair and transparent election, was overthrown by a group of misguided soldiers within our […]
Why Executed Didan Is Celebrated
While February 18th each year brings back the memories of independence in The Gambia, it does the opposite for the families of Didan Kimathi who was executed on this day by the British colonialists in Kenya. Kimathi’s only crime was his strive to fight for his country’s independence. As we […]
Diaspora Organisations Drum Up United Opposition Front
Representatives of Gambian civil society organisations have written an open to opposition leaders to put aside their differences and stand as a united front and speak with one voice. Find below the letter: Dear Messrs Bah (NRP), Darboe (UDP), Fatty (GMC) Gomez (GPDP) Jallow (PPP), and Sallah (PDOIS): The time […]
Discourse On Independence
By Ebou Gaye Many Africans viewed colonialists as encroachers and oppressors during the colonial era. Thus, they craved, clamoured and fought hard for independence. I commend them highly for the earnest efforts they made to disentangle our people from the clutches of those exploiters. However, hopes were dashed shortly after […]
Imam Tells Gambians “Stop Blaming Allah”
The Imam of Detroit Islamic Center has blamed Gambians for leaving almost everything in the hands of Allah. Imam Momodou Ceesay said it’s Islamically correct to act and solve your problems when you can. Imam Ceesay was responding to a question on Kairo Radio’s question and answer program. He said […]