CNN) —Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer who proclaimed himself “The Greatest” and was among the most famous and beloved athletes on the planet, died Friday in Arizona, a family spokesman said. “After a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74. The three-time […]
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Why Gambia Needs Democracy
Democracy and the rule of Law is the solution to a progressive Gambia My editor, please allow me space once again in your paper to add my voice to the majority of already frustrated patriotic Gambians who are pushing for regime change which will bring democracy and the rule of […]
Jammeh’s Diatribe Sparks Outcry
By Abdoulie John Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh has sparked shock and anger after unleashing one of his strongest diatribes against United Nations and Amnesty International for demanding an investigation into the death in custody of youth activist Solo Sandeng. “This is not the first time that Jammeh is directing his attacks towards the international community. […]
Mixed Reactions Over Gambia-Senegal Border Blockade Removal
By Abdoulie John The removal of the Gambia-Senegal border blockade has been generally hailed, although the move continues to draw reactions in the neighbouring countries that share almost everything including culture, ethnicity and religion. “It is a very good sign. The two countries are one family. We share everything in […]
Gambia: Crackdown And Brutal Repression Ahead Of Elections
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE Gambia: Crackdown and brutal repression in run up to elections Authorities in Gambia must free dozens of political prisoners and end the brutal crackdown on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly ahead of elections later this year or face suspension from the Economic […]
Gambians Listed On Panama Papers
Before 3rd April 2016 it seemed people the world over had heard of the name Ramon Fonseca, much, much less in the small, remote and isolated west African pariah state of The Gambia. When I made a call of randomly collected list of names of locally based Gambian journalists whose […]
JAMMEH ORDERS MURDER AND RAPE BUT HIS FAMILY ARE SAFE?
The best among you are not those who do not miss their five daily prayers or frequent churches every week BUT watch innocent, defenseless people get oppressed and murdered and endorse it even tacitly. Jammeh’s misappropriation of our state resources, overstay, rudeness are bearable but appointing himself as God’s deputy […]
ANC Official Foresees Darboe’s Troubles
An executive member of the governing African National Congress has prophesised the arrest and detention of Gambian opposition leader Lawyer Ousainou Darboe in March 2015. Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, a former deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, told Mr. Darboe to prepare for the worst. “Mr Darbo, […]
Gambia Leader Blasts UN, Amnesty Over Probe Calls
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has slammed UN chief Ban Ki-moon and Amnesty International for demanding an investigation into the death in custody of an opposition activist, the Jeune Afrique weekly reported Sunday. “Ban Ki-moon and Amnesty International can go to hell! Who are they to demand that?” said Jammeh, who […]
Why Gambians Miss Peace And Freedom
This embedded video paints a perfect picture of a country whose virginity has been shattered by a military junta that took over a democratically elected government and promised heaven and earth. A junta whose propaganda machine made change hungry Gambians believe that glory days were coming fast and that all […]
Tortured Gambian Woman Prefers Death To Rape
Gambian security agents have once again been accused of inflicting brutality on innocent Gambians. This revelation came to light in the sworn affidavit of a woman detained in connection with the April 14th peaceful protest. Fatoumatta Jawara, the President of the United Democratic Party Female Youth Wing, explained how she […]
Former Gambian Diplomat Sheds Light On Trans-Gambia Bridge
By Abdoulie John In the wake of the reopening of the border between the Gambia and Senegal, the Trans-Gambia bridge project seems to be on the verge of entering the phase of construction, although it raises a lot of expectations and questions about its impact on people’s lives and communities […]