By Suntou Touray Dida Halake Asks, “was OJ Jallow not playing by the rule in Gambian opposition Unity efforts 20 years down the line?” The former Agriculture Minister of the deposed PPP government made a rallying cry for Gambian opposition to unite in a recent gathering in America. However, […]
Author: Suntou Touray
APRC Lacks Case Against UDP 14
Magistrate Dayo of Brikama has fined the prosecution representing the ruling Alliance for Patriotic, Re-orientation and Construction party of President Yahya Jammeh for wasting the court’s time. The D700 fine was imposed after the prosecution’s slowed down the trial of the 14 United Democratic Party youths. The police prosecutor is […]
Namibian legislator pushes for wife-swapping law
‘Right or Wrong, men exchange wives in Namibia, and the legislators want to make it law and regulate the practice, whilst some women in west Africa are fighting against polygamy. The practice occur where best friends exchange wives for a day or for an occasion. Africa, a hot cake of everything!’ […]
Breaking News: Samba Faal Dismissed
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Gambia’S Criminal Justice System Liquidates Amadou Sanneh
“Amadou Sanneh was Jailed by the criminal justice system to prevent him becoming potential UDP leader.” Lawyer Darboe Leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), Ousainou Darboe, has said that his party will proffer a new candidate for 2016 presidential elections who will be “more formidable” than he […]
EU Pledges Major Cash Support To Africa
The European Union will offer Africa 28 billion Euros (about $30 trillion) over six years to fund a range of projects, officials announced here at the end of the fourth EU-Africa summit. According to a joint communiqué issued after the meeting of 40 African leaders and 20 European counterparts, more money […]
Dr Saja Taal Passed Away
Dr Taal, an extremely popular lecturer at the University of The Gambia, former Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education and also former managing director of the Daily Observer Company in 2005, passed away on Tuesday in Dakar, Senegal, The Point can reveal. Born on 22 March 1944, Dr Taal was a […]
The Hunter Is Now The Hunted
“I have not enjoyed being the President of the Gambia for nearly 10 years,” President Jammeh has reportedly admitted in a private talk. Gambian tyrant President, Alh, Yahya AJJ Professor ‘Dr’ Jammeh (Nasirudeen) is missing in the EU annual review panel on Gambia scheduled for tomorrow in Brussels, Belgium. The […]
Gambian Dictator Rejected Again
President John Draman Mahama of Ghana has been unanimously elected the new Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He will lead the regional economic grouping for a year. President Mahama’s election has dashed President Yahya Jammeh’s life-long dreams of occupying the coveted regional Chairmanship. Gambian leader […]
In Alasana Jobarteh’s Trial: Is Skype A Radio Station?
By Yaya Dampha The case of the United Democratic Party (UDP) media officer Alasana Jobarteh continues in Bundung Magistrate’s Court, with the state’s key evidence being Freedom Newspaper publication. Mr. Jobarteh’s legal tussle before Principal Magistrate Ibrahim Kijera continued with the testimony of the second prosecution witness, Mr. Sheriff Sonko […]
Gambian Dictator Wants Moyes Fired
‘Fire David Moyes’ Says President Jammeh The Manchester United fanatic, Yahya Jammeh wants the Manchester United board to fire manager David Moyes. In a private rant, Jammeh says, “Moyes’ records are atrocious and appalling. He should be fired.” Whilst Gambians suffer, President Jammeh is angry at the losing Manchester United. […]
A Tragic Story That Rocks Banjul
Matarr Sarr was deemed as Gambian Robin Hood, who was attempting to defend the takeover of the Gambian economy by wealthy foreign nationals. Read along and learn some vital historical lessons. History repeats itself. Today the Gambian economy is controlled largely by foreign nationals with all the rhetoric of President Jammeh. This March will mark the […]