The detained Gambian activist has been unconditionally freed from detention, Kairo News has been reliably informed. Ousainou Baye Sankareh, a local language presenter of Kibaaro Radio, was released from security custody with no strings attached. The activist was detained by officials of the National Intelligence Agency in Banjul since his […]
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News Flash: NIA Detains Gambian Activist
Gambian activist has been reportedly arrested and detained by the agents of the Gambia’s most feared National Intelligence Agency. Ousainou Baye Sankareh, a local language radio presenter of Kibaaro Radio, was believed to be intercepted at the Banjul International Airport shortly after he landed on Thursday. Details of Mr. Sankareh’s […]
OJ Damns Jammeh's Reckless Spending
A former minister of the deposed Jawara government has taken a swipe on President Yahya Jammeh for recklessly spending and dishing out millions of Dalasis when majority of Gambians are reeling with abject poverty. Omar Jallow blamed the Gambia government for planning to spend millions of Dalasis on reckless celebrations […]
'Being Opposition In Gambia Is Hell'
The leader of the opposition National Reconciliation Party (NRP) has said that “being in the opposition under the current Gambian regime is hell.” Mr. Hamat NK Bah made the statement at a mass rally organised by the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) at Serekunda on Saturday. It was in […]
Serious Crisis Engulfs Gambia
Now little over 20 years since the “Military with a Difference” took over the reigns of power in the Gambia. Too many promises were made and people were so excited that at last meaningful changes were coming to a country living by hope. Today the Gambia holds top record for […]
No Word On Taiwan: Cheque Book Diplomacy
Gambian dictator avoids any mention of Taiwan’s right to attain sovereignty at the United Nations. It has been a trademark of President Yahya Jammeh to champion the independence and sovereign rights of Taiwan in every single United Nations General Assembly meeting for the past 19 years. However, due to the […]
OJ Misfired At Lawyer Darboe
Sort PPP Out Instead Of Meddling Into UDP’s Internal Business Dear Sir, I would like to make a rejoinder to a story you published in your newspaper captioned “Darboe should step aside now -says OJ Jallow”. I read with an utter dismay OJ’S personal attack on Ousainu Darboe’s leadership of […]
What’s This Hullabaloo About OJ Interview?
By Papa Kumba Loum I really think that many people are blowing the recent exchanges between Omar Jallow of the PPP and Ousainou Darboe of the UDP out of proportion and in the process exposing their intolerance and possible hidden sycophancy for their party and part leaders. Having read the […]
Juwara Off The Hook But…
The Gambia’s former Land Minister on Tuesday escaped one legal fight in Brikama but Lamin Waa Juwara is still embroiled in another abuse of office case in Banjul Magistrates’ Court. Juwara was off the hook following the conspicuous absence of the prosecution in court. Tuesday’s sitting was the third time […]
The Legacy Of Kaabu Kansala
By CO Kamara (Historian) Hi Kairo Radio, I am a big fan of your educative and entertaining radio programs. I very much enjoy the eloquent conversational discussion by Musa Saidykhan and Yaya Dampha. And with Fabou Sanneh also. I am sent back to the past by Suntou Touray’s Tariko oral […]
Rethinking Africa’s Engagement With The World
As a native African, and one who has lived in US now for more than 25 years, I have been fortunate to expose myself to various aspects of life and believe that nothing is deficient in the make up or creation of a black person be they Africans or African-Americans. […]
Former Minister Leads Gambia Football
The Gambia’s former minister has been elected President of the Gambia Football Federation. Lamin Kaba Bajo’s election resulted after he had scored 28 votes as compared to Buba Mbye Bojang’s 23 votes. He replaced Mustapha Kebbeh whose administration was forced out of office after the Gambia got punished for fielding […]