Introduction by Dida Halake [www.sambagate.com] Two and a half years ago, I read this piece by my fellow KairoNews contributor and saved it. I thought then, and I still think now, it is one of the most brilliant pieces on Deyda Hydara I have ever read (apologies may be due […]

The failure of the previous government to establish the Lands Commission in the country had made it very difficult for hard working average Gambians to register their piece of property. There was too much bureaucracy, subsequent to too many people to talk to, files and processes. Each department within the […]

By Ousainou Mbenga As the power of the people is betrayed and coalition 2016 implodes, it’s imperative for us to “draw the line” at this critical juncture to stop all hidden agendas on their tracks. A mere regime change is not what we fought for, only to leave intact the […]

By Kemo Kinteh I just came back from a three-week vacation in the Gambia. My impression, politically, is that the approach of President Adama Barrow seems to be spreading the responsibility of governing over many heads and institutions. This approach is in line with democracy and parts of our culture, […]

Andy, thank you for pointing out this very important issue regarding the production of basic foods like rice, onions, or vegetables in The Gambia. The health of any country determines its future sustainability and productivity as far as Human Resources are concerned. The future of The Gambia lies on healthy […]

By Burama Jammeh Part II: The Roles and Scope of Government The civic debate on the roles and scope of the Government of A Functioning Independent Democratic Republic of the Gambia’ in The 21st Century are no longer inescapable. That at the dawn of independent nationhood we were more concern […]

By Saul Saidykhan Our Attorney General who quite frankly makes me very nervous at times hasn’t said a thing about most crucial things Gambians are yearning to see change. On the contrary, the few things he has said so far, indicates someone who sees no haste in the enormous task […]

On the 21st March 2006, the government of the Republic of The Gambia announced that it has foiled a coup de ta to topple the country’s democratically elected government. Several people, mainly senior military officers, were arrested and, with the exception of a few, charged with offences ranging from treason […]

On the charges themselves, I find it very interesting that there are people today, who criticised Jammeh for favouritism, financial indiscipline and disregard of the law, ready to defend President Barrow against the same criticism, even where the critics have a genuine point. Take the case of two security chiefs, […]

My brothers and sisters of Foni, I want you to all read this message from beginning to end and pass it to whoever should get it. Before going further I want to first introduce myself so that you will know that the person writing this is not a stranger but […]

Thank you very much Mr Dampha for pointing out the real achievements of president Barrow in the first 100 days. As you rightly pointed out, every citizen has the constitutional right to constructively criticise our political leadership in order to make them accountable. While there are some genuine people who […]

By Yaya Dampha It is barely three months since President Adama Barrow took full charge of the Gambia. His government took power from the present day worst dictator whose 22-year rule had been marred by extrajudicial killings, abductions, tortures, economic indiscipline, imprisonment of innocent people, disappearances, exiling and total dismantling […]