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Kartong Facebook Sensationalism

I will appreciate publicity of this piece meant to dispel the picture some agitators want to brush Kartong in paint as the abode of “resisters”. The so-called demonstration against the establishment of a fish-meal factory amidst claims of environmental damage has left much of the community members flabbergasted. The agitators […]

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Of Gambia’s Protesting Soldiers

By Suma Jaffuneh The video of a Gambian soldier publicly expressing hatred for ECOWAS forces in Foni is indicative of the serious intellectual and psychological damages caused by Yahya Jammeh on all the fringes of the main force in charge of maintaining our territorial integrity. When a soldier is unable […]

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Ousainou Mbenga Strikes Back

Ousainou Mbenga has swiftly reacted to Kairo News article titled Mbenga And The Bragging Snakes. For reasons best known to him, Mr. Mbenga snubbed Kairo News. Instead of sending his reaction to us, he preferred to use his Facebook wall to defend himself. In our efforts to give Mr. Mbenga […]

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Celebrate Africa, Bridge The Borders

We are a sad people today because amidst the positive strides we have achieved, yet we wake up to be reminded that domestic violence is still a reality. A reality that there are still women use as suicide bombers, women denied the right to an education just like the recently […]

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What Is African Liberation Day?

By Sainey Faye “It is time for new hands to lift the burdens.” – Nelson Mandela “My generation led Africa to political freedom.The current generation of leaders and peoples of Africa must pick up the flickering torch of African Freedom, refuel it with their enthusiasm and determination, and carry it […]

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Why Gambia Can’t Thrive Without Disapora

In August 2015, I passionately predicted that the Diaspora held the key to ending dictatorship in the Gambia. This prediction turns out to be a reality. Even the ousted Yahya Jammeh agreed that without the Diaspora concerted efforts, he would still be lording over Gambians. I still believe the Gambia […]

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Truth, Reconciliation, Justice and Forgiveness:

Part 2 If other Nations Can do it; Darboe pardoned Jammeh; ‘Yes We Can’ forgive & Reconcile Gambia! Alagi Yorro Jallow Truth and Reconciliation is turning toward the good, the hopeful; it is owning our past to transform our future and restore our human dignity. Truth and reconciliation can be […]