By Abdul Badjie I do not subscribe to a violent and unconstitutional change of a government. Most often than not, it is women, children, the sick and old who bear the brunt of armed insurgences. Properties and lives will equally be lost beyond comprehension. In as much as I detest […]

Gambia: Charge or release family members of alleged failed coup plotters Gambian authorities should either charge or release family members of people suspected to be involved in December’s alleged failed coup, and grant them immediate access to lawyers, Amnesty International said today. According to Amnesty International’s information, Gambian law enforcement […]

The opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has described the December 30th incident as a wake-up call for all Gambians, particularly the present government. “The government needs to go back to the drawing board and introduce reforms particularly on human rights, rule of law, the establishment and operation of the independent […]

Leader of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), a Gambian political party, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama, who is the chairman of the ECOWAS to quickly intervene in the current quagmire that the country has found itself. Lawyer Mai Ahmed Fatty who expressed concern about the current political turmoil, […]

Intro by Dida Jallow-Halake (I think Obama, Biden, Kerry & Holder saw the spin and stayed away)  I have not been well enough to write for my readers on this, but I attach below four very well written pieces. I agree with them and have absolutely nothing to add – […]

There has been thorough screening of containers at the Gambia Ports Authority in Banjul, a new development prompted by the December 30t failed coup attempt. “The Gambia government is still reeling with shock,” our source said. “President Jammeh is upset about why container containing arms and ammunition was cleared at […]

Nigeria’s Two Main Frontrunners In The 2015 General Elections President Goodluck Johnathan and General Muhammadu Buhari Hug Each Other, Expressing Commitment To Hold Peaceful Election In a show of Magnanimity and high-mindedness, the two main frontrunners in Nigeria’s forthcoming general elections President Goodluck Jonathan of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and […]

The Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has shunned any forceful takeover of government. The party does not believe in using the gun and the bullet to dislodge the Jammeh government from power. This is a direct response to fatal armed attack on State in Banjul by some Gambia […]

By Baba Galleh Jallow The purpose of deconstructing Yahya Jammeh is not to merely criticize him, however justified such criticism is. Nor is the purpose to simply vent anger, however justifiable, at his systematic abuse of our rights and responsibilities as Gambian citizens. We deconstruct Yahya Jammeh to highlight the […]

President Yahya Jammeh promised to teach Gambian dissidents and their foreign backers an unforgettable lesson next they launch attack on his government. President Jammeh had earlier said none of the Gambian military officers was involved in what he called “terror attack.” He said attack on State House on December 30th […]

Sarjo Bayang reveals serious imbalances and risks of a leader in crisis There exists large body of tangibly compelling evidence suggesting how dangerous and unsuitable it is for Yaya Jammeh staying as president of Gambia. Such evidence is derived from no remote sources but by critical examination of the man […]

I have observed that the statement though attempted to give the government’s side of the events, fell short of key details and background information. In my view, the statement should include details such as: It could be recalled that the President together with his group of armed terrorists, criminals, bandits […]