For Immediate Release Jammeh-Era Crimes on Trial (Geneva, January 5, 2024) – The opening of a Swiss trial on January 8, 2024, for serious crimes committed in The Gambia represents a significant advance for justice for the victims of grave abuses, Gambian and international groups that are part of the Jammeh2Justice campaign said today. […]
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The ‘Ex-President Retirement Bill’: An Economic Tragicomedy – A Pantomime of Fiscal Folly
By Kebeli Demba Nyima, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Once upon a time in The Gambia, a bill was introduced with such audacity that it could make even the most stoic observer of politics burst into uproarious laughter. The “Ex President Retirement Bill” is indeed a masterpiece of satire in the world […]
Gambia’s Result-oriented Diplomat
When Burama Sanneh was appointed a Gambian diplomat in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a lot of eyebrows were raised, with many people questioning why this political genuis gifted with the mastery of words would venture into a wrong field. There was opposition in both the camps of the governing […]
My Beef with a Political Virgin
It has never been my intention to respond to Attention Seekers and Political Virgins, especially at this time of our political struggle, considering the fact that we have very important issues to deal with. However, psychologists believe that if a lie is drummed up ten times without being called out […]
The Reason Many People Fail
One of the youngest successful movie director cum actress in the Nolkywood movie industry has given an invaluable tip on why those who are determined to succeed must shut their ears off from complain masters. In a social media post, Ruth Kadiri explained how he had made a billion Naira […]
Nepotism is Stealing Africa’s Future
North-West University Nepotism is not limited to isolated cases in Africa, but a trend throughout the continent.Allowing nepotism practices through family, friends and those least qualified to occupy leadership positions is tantamount to stealing Africa’s future from its young generation.The liberation movement of the 1960s has not succeeded in addressing […]
Who Killed Gambia’s PIU Officers?
The driveby shooting of the Police Intervention Unit officers on duty last night has thrown the Gambia in a state of panic, fear and sadness. Many even disbelieve to be greeted with the tragic shooting of young police officers who provide security for everyone. Two of the officers — Constable […]
A Reality Check for Junta Leaders of Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso Junta Leader Captain Ibrahim Traore/ Reuters Image It’s time for the Junta leaders of Burkina Faso to put up or shut up and go back to barracks. Why? Because when they came to power they told their City scenery that they are they have taken over to deal […]
In The Sam Sart VS GAF, The Verdict Is Out
By Demba Nyima, Atlanta, GA, USA The fundamental essence of a thriving democracy, deeply ingrained in the art of civil discourse, represents the cornerstone upon which progressive liberal society is built. This underpinning principle not only fosters a rich amalgamation of ideas, experiences, and backgrounds but also engenders an environment […]
Gabon coup: President Bongo calls for help as army takes power
A really simple take on what’s going on Emma Owen Live reporter Good afternoon. If you’re joining us afresh, or checking back in on the latest developments, this should get you up to speed quickly: Why was there a coup? The coup leaders disagreed with the official results of the […]
Niger Junta Expels French Envoy
Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger’s coup leader/Reuters Image Niger’s coup leaders have given the French ambassador 48 hours to leave the country as bilateral ties continue to deteriorate rapidly. The junta said Sylvain Itte had refused to respond to an invitation to meet Niger’s foreign minister. France, a former colonial power, […]
Here Is Trump’s Mug Shot
Kate Murphy – Producer It’s a presidential portrait that’s sure to go down in history. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia publicly released a mug shot of former president Donald Trump, inmate no. P01135809, after he was booked at the facility Thursday evening on 13 felony counts stemming from his alleged […]