In pursuit of the truth, freedom and liberty shall survive
It has never been my intention to respond to Attention Seekers and Political Virgins, especially at this time of our political struggle, considering the fact that we have very important issues to deal with. However, psychologists believe that if a lie is drummed up ten times without being called out […]
The driveby shooting of the Police Intervention Unit officers on duty last night has thrown the Gambia in a state of panic, fear and sadness. Many even disbelieve to be greeted with the tragic shooting of young police officers who provide security for everyone. Two of the officers — Constable […]
Burkina Faso Junta Leader Captain Ibrahim Traore/ Reuters Image It’s time for the Junta leaders of Burkina Faso to put up or shut up and go back to barracks. Why? Because when they came to power they told their City scenery that they are they have taken over to deal […]
By Demba Nyima, Atlanta, GA, USA The fundamental essence of a thriving democracy, deeply ingrained in the art of civil discourse, represents the cornerstone upon which progressive liberal society is built. This underpinning principle not only fosters a rich amalgamation of ideas, experiences, and backgrounds but also engenders an environment […]
It should be emphasised that GAF has an enviable performance track record in Peace Keeping Operations either under the auspices of ECOWAS, AU or the UN. On the basis of this, our soldiers had been tasked with complex and often sensitive missions in Liberia and Guinea Bissau in the 90s […]
The Gambia as a State Party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) has finally fulfilled its reporting obligation under the Covenant on the 6th of July 2018. The ICCPR recognizes the inherent dignity of each individual and undertakes to promote human rights conditions within State Parties […]
It was the darkest day in the history of my Central River Region village of Sami. As soon as he arrived at the village “bantaba”, Major Momodou Bojang disrespectfully raised his foot and placed it on the village bantaba, vowing to deal with any villager who opposed the military junta […]
In measured steps Dawich danced On needles Made of dust And sang his curses Along came the quarry Destiny at his side Dawich lost his voice And coughed a blurt Into the ocean winds -Baba Jallow Ends