The leader of Uganda’s opposition Forum for Democratic Change has issued a press statement, explaining how his country’s democracy is put on trial. Dr. Kizza Besigye read his statement while still under house arrest. Press Statement Message: The results of the presidential elections must be rejected Kampala, Uganda   20 […]

By Abdoulie John The Gambia’s opposition leader has challenged the legitimacy of the country’s leadership. Omar Amadou Jallow described President Yahya Jammeh’s 21-year rule as “terrible.” “The government of the people of The Gambia, elected through a free, fair and transparent election, was overthrown by a group of misguided soldiers within our […]

Representatives of Gambian civil society organisations have written an open to opposition leaders to put aside their differences and stand as a united front and speak with one voice. Find below the letter: Dear Messrs Bah (NRP), Darboe (UDP), Fatty (GMC) Gomez (GPDP) Jallow (PPP), and Sallah (PDOIS): The time […]

By Ebou Gaye Many Africans viewed colonialists as encroachers and oppressors during the colonial era. Thus, they craved, clamoured and fought hard for independence. I commend them highly for the earnest efforts they made to disentangle our people from the clutches of those exploiters. However, hopes were dashed shortly after […]

I am on a short private trip to the U.K, to meet the family and party supporters. I am very humbled by the receptions I received in London and yesterday in Birmingham. I am greatly touched with all the hospitality and kind words. Below is my short observation of the […]

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday urged Nigerians to always demonstrate the virtues of loyalty, honesty and determination to make Nigeria better as demonstrated by former Head of State, late Murtala Mohammed. The President made the call while speaking at the Murtala Mohammed 40th Memorial Lecture in Abuja. He said Nigerians, […]

The Secretary General of the opposition PDOIS has written a letter to the Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, Mustapha Carayol, drawing his attention to some flaws and concerns regarding the supplementary voter registration. Among the concerns mentioned by Halifa Sallah included supplying voter registration outideregistration period. Read the full […]

The History of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP): How the Party Came to Existence The history of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) began with the Protectorate People’s Society (PPS), a grassroots organization formed to facilitate the national affairs of the protectorate people. Prior to independence, the Gambia was divided into […]

The leader of opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) had debunked online media reports that he had stepped aside as the party leader. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe remains the Secretary General of the UDP. Mr. Darboe was responding to an article published on What’s on Gambia website [www.whatsongambia.com] that the main opposition […]

Most African leaders have trampled on the rights of their citizens so much that they are scared of leaving power. President Yahya Jammeh is no exception. But one of his main opponents said “Jammeh’s amnesty will be discussed if he does not pose his candidature for the December 2016 presidential […]

By Janko Camara It is not difficult to understand the logic behind Yahya Jammeh’s opposition to the idea of sending AU troops to Burundi. He is opposed to it not because of a non-interference policy in other countries’ internal affairs. No! He has a grand scheme. In opposing the idea, […]

The opposition People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism has raised concerned about the constitutionality of the Electoral Act. In a letter to President Yahya Jammeh, the party’s Secretary General is argued that the Bill was introduced by a wrong person (Head of the Civil Service who cannot be a […]