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Why UDP Can’t Win Presidency

The deputy leader of the United Democratic Party has explained why her party could not win the presidency, despite pulling large crowds. The challenge, Mariam Secka concurred at a Brikama rally, lies in transferring these large crowds into real votes for the party. “Our diagnosis of the problem has shown […]

Society

How Jammeh Can Be Beaten

Gambian political activist and social commentator is full of hope that despite the powers and advantages of incumbency, President Yahya Jammeh is beatable in the forthcoming election if change-hungry Gambians unite around a sound strategy. Burama Sanneh presented a paper at a town hall style meeting in Seattle, Washington State, […]

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Despite Hiccups UDP Remains Strong

The caretaker leader of the opposition United Democratic Party has dispelled rumours milling in town that Yahya Jammeh has nailed the coffin on the UDP. Despite hiccups and blights, Mariam Secka said the main opposition party remains strong and that its members are highly spirited. “Whilst we were busy on […]

Politics

Halifa Asks For Solo Sandeng’s Body

The Secretary General of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism has asked about the body of the slain opposition activist Ebrima Solo Sandeng. In a solidarity message on the conviction of the United Democratic Party leadership and supporters published below, Halifa Sallah asked: “Where is his body? Every body […]

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EU Lawmakers Take On Jammeh

European lawmakers want their Union to adopt a tougher stance against Gambian President Yahya Jammeh. They also want the bloc to provide support to the Gambia’s opposition parties and civil society organisations as well as begin the process of Article 96 consultation with the Gambia’s tyrannical government. At a recent […]

Society

My Beef With Captain Bunja Darboe

By Kinteh Too unsubstantiated and too late. I read through this piece and at the end of it, felt very disappointed with our former men in uniform. Firstly, it is very apologetic. Every second paragraph, begins with what Bunja dued to the man, followed by regrets about the reincarnation of his […]