By Kinteh If the rebuttal to Madi Jobarteh’s letter to Madam Secka, lobbying for UDP rallying behind Dr. Touray, was meant to cement the broader UDP support together against self-concocted fears of doom of the support base by the emergence of Dr. Touray in the scene, then the shots have […]

By Sulayman (Saul) Saidykhan We have five opposition candidates lined up against Yaya Jammeh: Halifa Sallah, Hamat Bah, Mama Kandeh, Adama Barrow, and Dr. Isatou Touray. I’ve listened to and read many people with divergent views on them all. I find some of the views quite perplexing to say the […]

Abduction of Former Gambian Ambassador to the AU (H.E. Momodou Sajo Jalllow Dear Editor! This is an Urgent Message informing you that Former Gambian Ambassador to the African Union (AU), H.E. Mr. Momodou Sajo Jallow has been abducted on Friday morning September 2nd by the Gambian National Intelligence Agency(NIA) following the directives of […]

I sincerely join Mr. Ousman Manjang in demanding for the immediate release from detention of Mr. Momodou Sajor Jallow who was as swiftly stripped of his ministerial position soon after he was appointed. I would also like to use this occasion to call for the release of Ousainou Darboe and all […]

By Sulayman (Saul) Saidykhan Less than two weeks ago, the female trailblazer, Dr. Isatou Touray caused considerable buzz both within and outside The Gambia by announcing her candidature as an Independent in the country’s presidential poll slated for this December. Perhaps not surprising, much of the excitement revolves around the […]

The main purpose of any electoral coalition is to merge the resources of two or more parties to improve electoral outcomes for the members of the coalition. This may involve uniting behind common candidates or, in plurality-majority systems, agreeing not to compete against each other in particular electoral districts. Often, […]

Despite dictator Yaya Jammeh’s open hatred for Mandinkas in general, Gambian leader has great penchant for Madinka marabouts or spiritualists, paying them regular visits. He visits marabouts within the Gambia and the sub-region to protect the crown as well as excel politically. Mr. Jammeh thinks his political survival depends on […]

Until his selection as the presidential candidate of the United Democratic Party, little is known about Adama Barrow. All those who know the man describe him as “the perfect candidate. He is humble, kind and industrious man who breaks the deal. He is down to the earth,” Mai Ceesay, a […]

The complacency from 1992 to 1994 is well documented and written about, and I think yours [Bax’s] is a further enrichment to that laudable literature. I fully agree with your portrayal of events and the fatal failings of those entrusted with the state power. This blame lies squarely at the […]

By Gambiano There is not a town in The Gambia Yaya Jammeh didn’t burry “Jujus” or some black magic portion in. Many Gambians already know this. He sent army officer Solo Bojang to carry it out. He later arrested him. Although Gambia has numerous votaries of scripture, the country awaits […]

The remains of the Gambia’s fallen opposition activist were last night laid to rest at Sandu Darsilameh in Upper River Region. Ebrima Solo Krummah, the third Gambian to die in state custody in three months, was accompanied to his final resting place by a large crowd of mourners who included […]

The opposition United Democratic Party will reveal its presidential candidate for December 1 election on September 1. This news is contained in a press release issued by the party.  UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY (UDP) PRESS RELEASE NOTICE FOR THE SELECTION OF PARTY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE United Democratic Party (UDP) hereby gives notice for […]