The religion of Islam often captures headlines for negative reasons, which according to an erudite Gambian Muslim Cleric, has not helped paint the true picture of the religion. “Islam is a complete way of life,” the Resident Imam of Detroit Islamic Center said. “This way of life includes everything. It includes […]
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Strong Statement From Gambian Christian Group
The Islamic Republic Of Gambian Palava continues Statement Purportedly ascribe to Gambian Christian group, ‘the Knights of Saint Peter and Paul of The Gambia’ Gambia’s Christian Body Says Yahya Jammeh’s Declaration Of The Gambia, As An Islamic State “Will Potentially Tear Us Grievously Apart, Rather Than What Binds Us Together.” […]
Obama Rebuts Anti-Muslim Rhetoric In First U.S. Mosque Visit
President Barack Obama, in his first visit to a mosque in the United States, said Wednesday he was seeking to rebut “inexcusable political rhetoric against Muslim-Americans” from Republican presidential candidates. Attempting to recast what he said was a warped image of Islam while encouraging members of the faith to speak […]
The Contending Positions For Opposition Unity
It Is Another Election Year And The Wailing By Schist Confucianist Are At It Again While the country’s opposition political parties were said to be locked in closed door negotiations to chart out a way forward after four years of an ineffective boycott campaign, Gambia’s one-man ruler Yahya Jammeh slapped […]
Jammeh’s Amnesty Will Be On Table
Most African leaders have trampled on the rights of their citizens so much that they are scared of leaving power. President Yahya Jammeh is no exception. But one of his main opponents said “Jammeh’s amnesty will be discussed if he does not pose his candidature for the December 2016 presidential […]
Why President Jammeh Supports Burundi
By Janko Camara It is not difficult to understand the logic behind Yahya Jammeh’s opposition to the idea of sending AU troops to Burundi. He is opposed to it not because of a non-interference policy in other countries’ internal affairs. No! He has a grand scheme. In opposing the idea, […]
‘Drop Visas For Africans In Africa’
AU urged to drop visas for Africans in Africa Union Commissioner for Social Affairs Dr Mustapha Sidiki Kaloko has urged African countries to ease their visa polices to stem migration from Africa to places like Europe by stimulating national and regional economic prospects in Africa. The commissioner specifically praised Rwanda […]
Why Noncitizens Vote In Gambia
Gambians have never voted in Senegal or Guinea Bissau. Why are these nationals voting in our presidential elections? Never in the history of Senegal have Gambians voted in Senegalese elections. Since 2001 Southern Senegalese nationals have been illegally registering and voting in our presidential elections. Gambians have always had high […]
Institution Building and Organisational Development In Gambia
By Sarjo Bayang Part 2: Grouping, Crowding, and Lack of Teaming in Gambia We explored the scope of institution building and organisational development for Gambia starting with Office of the President on our earlier issue in these series. Facts at hand confirmed that current occupier of Gambian presidency prefers to […]
‘I Don’t Vilify Darboe’s Character’
By Kinteh My observations above aren’t meant to vilify Mr. Darboe’s good character, nor was I out to doubt his competency to steer the affairs of the party and the hopes of many to see change come to the country. Nevertheless, it belongs to mature political culture, to debate […]
Why Ben Jammeh Runs For His Life
Details of why the former Director General of National Drugs Enforcement Agency ran for his life are emerging, although in bits and pieces. Benedict Jammeh fled into exile in May 2013 after he had fallen apart with President Yahya Jammeh. He has since been living a quiet life in Senegal. […]
Football Is Our Problem
The Lions of Gambia fight over Football but not on human rights. They quarrel and end friendship on Arsenal and Manchester United rivalry, some between Madrid and Barcelona… Gambian youths see the Senegalese youths active and progressive in national affairs when called upon. Just bring football on, you will see […]