Part 2 Our new found democracy comes with a lot of freedom but this new-found freedom must not be abused or misused. With all the inherent weaknesses of democracy, the benefits it brings in terms of freedom of speech, freedom of association, equal access to Justice System, guarantee of rule […]
Sports
CAF President Lost 8th Election Bid
Issa Hayatou, president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) for an era spanning 29 years and a senior administrator at Fifa throughout its years of corruption scandals, has finally been deposed, suffering defeat in Caf’s presidential election. A former teacher and sports minister from Cameroon, who was first elected […]
Gambia Faces Litmus Test
By Fatou Manneh United Kingdom Like other democracies in the world, the Gambia too is bracing itself for another presidential election in December 2016. Ironically, the country is at a crossroad. Presently, there are lots of controversies and contradictions about who should lead the people of this Great Nation to […]
GVBF Holds Successful AGM
The Gambia Volleyball Federation on Sunday held their Annual General Meeting at the BO Semega Hall at Serre Kunda East. It was the first AGM hold under Yunusa Barry’s led executive. The congress Delegates unanimously adopted both the financial and activities reports and also adopted the 2016 Gambia Volleyball Federation […]
After A String Of Poor Results Gambia Axes National Coach
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) announced on Saturday it had parted ways with coach Raoul Savoy following a string of poor results. The decision came as a surprise after the GFF had earlier backed the Swiss coach following the Scorpions’ elimination in the preliminary round of Russia 2018 World Cup […]
Consciencism Revisited; Traditional Africa, Islam, Christianity
By Sainey Faye In his book ‘Consciencism-Philosophy And ideology For decolonization’ Kwame Nkrumah notes:- “With true independence regained, however, a new harmony needs to be forged, a harmony that will allow the combined presence of traditional Africa,Islamic Africa, and Euro-Christian Africa, so that this presence is in tune with the […]
Bristol Braces For KSA Bike Ride
By Lamin Touray The front runner in the UK based Gambian “charitable organisation of the year 2015”, Kombo Sillah Association will host its first ever charity bike ride in Bristol on Saturday 31st October 2015. Participants will ride from Bristol to Bath to raise money for the association’s work in […]
Scorpions Fail To Sting Again
The Gambia’s nation Scorpions have again failed to sting the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the AFCON 2017 qualifier. A second half goal was enough to put the Lions on top of the game at the Independence Stadium in Bakau on Sunday. Both sides played first half without scoring goals, […]
Highlights of Brikama Sports Congress
This audio is a proof of what happened at the recently screwed up Brikama Youth and Sports Congress last month. In the audio, it is evident that Karang Lang Jatta has had his hands forced to sit on the hot seat of BYSA chairmanship. He can’t deny excusing his audience […]
Evidence Of Brikama Football Coup
This 17-second video is an evidence of how Brikama Youth and Sports Association congress was hijacked by the so-called Normalisation Committee, local government and sports officials. The video clearly shows how desperate club representatives have been barred from attending the congress by the police. They could neither participate, nor vote […]
Gambians Fete Africa Cultural Day
On the 29th of November 2014 the Gambia Society in Southampton under the umbrella of the United Voice of African Associations (TUVAA) treated Southampton city with all things African. The members and their partners from other African countries including Zimbabwe showcased their cultures and heritage as part of TUVAA’s Africa […]
Former Minister Leads Gambia Football
The Gambia’s former minister has been elected President of the Gambia Football Federation. Lamin Kaba Bajo’s election resulted after he had scored 28 votes as compared to Buba Mbye Bojang’s 23 votes. He replaced Mustapha Kebbeh whose administration was forced out of office after the Gambia got punished for fielding […]