By Abdoulie John The Gambia is facing mounting pressure to release remanded radio journalist. Alagie Abdoulie Ceesay, the Manager of Teranga FM, has been standing trial on sedition and false publication charges stemming from his alleged sharing of photo of President Yahya Jammeh being gun pointed on social media. “Gambian […]
Author: Musa Saidykhan
General Murtala’s Vision Of Africa
Saturday marked the 40th anniversary of the assassination of one of Africa’s greatest and visionary leaders. General Murtala Mohammed, the man who ascended to power after July 30th, 1975 military coup, spent only six months in office. But his presence would be felt forever. Murtala’s predecessor, General Yakubu Gowon, was […]
Gambian Diaspora Told To Transform Its Political Capital
I am on a short private trip to the U.K, to meet the family and party supporters. I am very humbled by the receptions I received in London and yesterday in Birmingham. I am greatly touched with all the hospitality and kind words. Below is my short observation of the […]
Recall Threat Hangs Over Zuma
The leader of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema has told thousands of party supporters that President Jacob Zuma should be recalled once the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg rules that the President has breached the constitution. Julius Malema was a former President of the governing African National Congress Youth League. […]
Gambians Have Never Discover The Power Of Their Voting Cards
From the PPP regime to the APRC regime, Gambians have not enjoyed the power of the voting card. Gambian voters have always left the incumbent political parties and the sitting presidents to have a FREE ride on electioneering and voting since independence in 1965. If Gambian voters knew how sweet […]
How PPP Came Into Existence
The History of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP): How the Party Came to Existence The history of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) began with the Protectorate People’s Society (PPS), a grassroots organization formed to facilitate the national affairs of the protectorate people. Prior to independence, the Gambia was divided into […]
Remembering Cheikh Anta Diop, A Great African Thinker
AFRICAN/BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2016 REMEMBERING DR. CHEIKH ANTA DIOP/A GREAT AFRICAN THINKER By Sainey Faye Born: December 29, 1923 …….Died: February 7, 1986…….On this date he passed away and joined the ancestors.He was one of Africa’s greatest thinkers of the twentieth century.Born in Diourbel, Senegal; Cheikh Anta Diop was a […]
Gambian Independence Weekend Protest
Date: Saturday 20th February London, UK – UK Gambian activists will gather to hold public protests commemorating The Gambia’s 51st Independence anniversary at the Trafalgar Square in London. Participants will converge at Trafalgar square by 12 mid-day and proceed to 10 Downing Street, where a petition will be delivered to […]
Don’t Compare PDOIS With Others
By Yerro Ba What Maxs fail to understand is that PDOIS emerged as an independent entity not supported by the down fall of any party or organization. Secondly, PDOIS’ politics is completely a liberation message to help the people to understand their power as sovereign citizens who will shun bribes […]
Total Certainty
Feathered onlookers perched On symbolic trees Quip a prose 0f thundering protest They ask If all is well ask If a lie can be true They ask why Some walk a tightrope In total certainty Ask why In the peace They find a knife To stab the good In total […]
Growing Concerns Over The Fate Of Detained Journalist
By Abdoulie John Campaigners are very concerned about the deteriorating health condition of detained Gambian journalist. Alagie Abdoulie Ceesay, Manager of Taranga FM Manager, has had his trial stalled in court. Ceesay has been denied the right to bail. He remains remanded. “The case has been adjourned until February 8, […]
‘Islam Cares About Everyone’
The religion of Islam often captures headlines for negative reasons, which according to an erudite Gambian Muslim Cleric, has not helped paint the true picture of the religion. “Islam is a complete way of life,” the Resident Imam of Detroit Islamic Center said. “This way of life includes everything. It includes […]