Many Gambian immigrants in the Angolan capital Luanda have complained about harassment meted out to them. They have since cried for help, accusing Angolan police of harassing, punishing and extorting money from immigrants. “This place you see in the picture is called São Paulo, =where many foreigners pass through to and […]

Acceptance Speech By President John Dramani Mahama Of Ghana As Chair Of The Authority Of Heads Of State And Government Of Ecowas, Yamoussoukro, Cote D’ivoire SUNDAY 30 MARCH 2014 Your Excellency, President Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of La Cote d’Ivoire and outgoing Chairman of the Economic Community of […]

Gambian activists are once again set to make life difficult for Gambian leader who is reportedly scheduled to attend the European Union donor conference meeting in Brussels, Belgium. Gambian activists in Europe informed the public about their planned protest through a notice copied to the media. Activists called on Gambians […]

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 […]

Below is the word-for-word copy of the Gambia Consultative Council’ strategy document.  The council is headed by Dr. Sidat Jobe, the Gambia’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs. Overview Objective 1. Creation of an up-to thirty-five member National Transitional Council to consist of representatives from each political party, civil society organization, […]

Officials of the Gambia Consultative Council (GCC) issued their strategy document, spelling out their singular and overriding mission of removing President Yahya Jammeh and his government from power. “Recognizing the severity of the human rights abuses and the prevailing chaos in government in Gambia, GCC’s singular and overriding mission is […]

By Fabakary B. Ceesay The sudden death of President Yahya Jammeh’s aunt in 2009 prompted the Gambia government to declare what it called “witchcraft cleansing.” The exercise, which occurred between mid-January and March 2009, was ordered by President Yahya Jammeh who blamed his aunt’s sudden death on witchcraft. The president, […]

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 […]

‘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. […]

 By Dida Halake, London, UK There are two Golden Rules accepted in all civilised jurisdictions for fairness and justice in criminal trials to prevail.   The First Golden Rule is that every accused person must be presumed, by the court of law, to be innocent until proven guilty (“presumption of […]

An activist group has written a letter to President Yahya Jammeh expressing concern about the Gambia’s uncertain future. “We have an important item to discuss with you about the state of affairs of our beloved country,” The Republican Group’s letter stated. “Mr. President, as citizens of the Gambia and with […]

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  […]