By Abdoulie John The United Nations on Thursday expressed deep concerns over the verdict handed down by the secret court-martial sentencing to death three people linked with the December 30th failed coup in The Gambia. The Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights was deeply concerned about the […]

Death sentences imposed on soldiers accused of participating in December’s attempted coup d’état in Gambia are a cruel violation of the right to life and the right to a fair trial, Amnesty International said today. A military court handed down death sentences to three soldiers and sentences of life imprisonment […]

By Alhagi Manta Drammeh Some people cast doubts about the credibility of the Nigerian elections before they were even held on Saturday. Others have been waiting and speculating about what the results would be, who would be the winner and which direction Nigeria would take . The voting process had […]

“The PPP has lost state power and could only mobilise less than 400 people to attend its celebration.” Foroyaa The APRC and PPP have both celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The APRC controls state power and could mobilise tens of thousands of people to its ceremonies. The […]

Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), continues to lead incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with a comfortable margin, even as controversial election results from Rivers and Akwa Ibom states were added to the national tally, giving a boost to Mr. […]

The Head of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Election Observation Mission (EOM), John Kufuor, has commended Nigerians for their conduct during the presidential elections. The former Ghana leader praised the electorate for “extraordinary patience, orderliness and peaceful conduct” exhibited during the presidential and federal legislative elections on […]

As Nigerians go to the polls to elect the president, house of representatives and senators, Kairo News brings you this live election result updates from Premium Times. Simply follow the link below to see not only democracy at work but also journalists and citizen reporters putting their lives on the […]

By Abdoulie John Gambian opposition leader has urged President Yahya Jammeh to release relatives of suspected coup plotters who are being held in custody for over two months. “The government cannot use collective punishment to attack family members of people suspected to be linked with the failed coup. Those arrested should be released,” […]

By Siray Touray Justice and fairness in today’s Gambian society is tilted out of favour for women. As a political activist, I deem it necessary to add my voice to the calls for justice and fairness in the matter of Ya Binta Jarju who was brutally shot and killed by […]

By Modou Nyang For Pata PJ, “many observed” that “for far too long…political pundits, commentators and those with voices and platforms have been exceedingly kind to People’s Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) whilst holding others by the collar.” And for him, he’s got his sleeve up to put […]

By Janko For those who are familiar with the Senegalese political terrain, Maître Abdoulaye Wade is not a political greenhorn. He has been an integral part of the Senegalese political landscape for more than three decades. With his age and experience, complemented by the fact that he has been Head […]

By Jutala You said he is an educated-illiterate. But how is that possible? How can one be educated and still be illiterate? “But how could he not understand this simple equation? People want to live according to their natural will. Forcing people to do things they don’t like is equal […]