By Alhassan Darboe Philosophy or the love of wisdom seeks to answer the questions about existence, death, and moral rights and wrongs that we might have had as a youngster. The goal of philosophy is to find out answers for oneself. Many beliefs that we accepted early in life should […]
Society
Gambia: FGM Still A Concern But …
By Abdoulie John As the fifty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women is being held, from 9 to 20 March, at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, the issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) continues to draw mixed reactions in Gambia. Young girls are still subjected to […]
Dr. Simone Gbagbo’s Imprisonment: Lesson for First Ladies
By Nkwazi Mhango Ivorian former first lady, Dr. Simone Gbagbo, is now a prisoner. Mr Gbagbo was recently found guilty of subverting authorities, among others, and was awarded 20 years in jail. Mrs Gbagbo’s conviction has been received with mixed views and reaction. The beneficiaries from her stint in power […]
Re: Samori Toure (1830-1900)
By Sainey Faye Samori Toure – One of Africa’s most heroic, gallant, and revolutionary anti-colonialist resistant leaders who was a general and an Almamy [Imam]. He was also a disciple of Sheikh Omar Futiou (Omar Taal). He was almost 34 years, an adult when Sheikh Omar Futio a.k.a. El-hadj Omar […]
Samori Touré (1830-1900)
Kairo Radio is bringing you part one of the kora history of Almamy Samori Toure. Gambian historian and kora player, Jali Manjako Suso recorded the legend of Samori for a private audience in Senegal. Kairo Radio was authorized to broadcast the narration for the listeners of Natariko. We will work […]
Ya Binta’s Family Demands Justice
The family of a woman shot dead by security forces on March 4th in Manjai Kunda is calling for justice. Ya Binta Jarju, 27, died after she was hit while on a taxi whose driver refused to stop at a checkpoint. The family wants the untimely death to be properly […]
History Of Kombo Sukuta
Gambian cultural collector and producer Pa Njie has dug into the history of Sukuta in Kombo north. The owner of The Gambia’s cultural and music powerhouse One Gambia website [www.onegambia.com] has been investing his invaluable time, energy and resources on collecting and preserving the rich Gambian culture. With the help […]
Who Was Amy Jacques Garvey?
By Sainey Faye “The doll-baby type of woman is a thing of the past, and the wide-awake woman is forging ahead prepared for all emergencies, and ready to answer any call, even if it be to face the cannons on the battlefield.” —– Amy Jacques Garvey (1896-1973) Seldom do we […]
Celebrating Karan Madiba’s Legacy
The Muslim community is once again gathering in Paris, France, this Saturday to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Calip General and founder of Kandialon Islamic caliphate in southern Senegalese province of Casamance. El-hadji Karan Madiba Diaby died for the people who still have personal attachment to him. […]
More About Maba Jahou
By Sainey Faye Lafia, the birth place of Maba and the town of Nioro in Rip are said to be part of Baddibu. His family is Fulani and originated from the Deyangkobeh, who had inhabited a region in Baddibu. The whole area of course was redistricted by the colonialists many times […]
Aline Sittoe Diatta – African Heroine
ALINE SITTOE DIATTA (JATTA) – AFRICAN HEROINE, PRIESTESS, & LIBERATION FIGHTER By Sainey Faye May 8th, 1943 – On this date Aline Sittoe Diatta (Jatta) was arrested by the French colonial forces. Aline Sittoe Diatta was born in 1910, whilst others say 1920; but was not born inside or out […]
Pipeline Mosque Marks Its Silver Jubilee
By Alhaji Ebraima Ebou Manneh Secretary General, Pipeline Mosque Foundation As Muslims we are enjoined in the Quran to: Build Mosques Maintain them in fitting dignity Visit them for purposes of devotion and Fill them with light and life and activity On the 28th of February of this […]