EYEAFRICA TV: Banjul, THE GAMBIA: The government of The Gambia has announced that it has obtained a court order freezing, placing a temporary hold on the known assets in the country of former President Yahya Jammeh including companies directly associated with him. This was confirmed on Monday by the Attorney […]
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Combined Wealth Of 5 Richest Nigerians Could Lift Country Out Of Poverty
The five richest men in Nigeria could bring nearly all Nigerians out of extreme poverty for one year, according to a new Oxfam report on inequality in the country. It’s one of many stark conclusions drawn by the charity. Oxfam Nigeria’s Good Governance Programme Coordinator Celestine Okwudili Odo describes the level […]
Why Gambia Can’t Thrive Without Disapora
In August 2015, I passionately predicted that the Diaspora held the key to ending dictatorship in the Gambia. This prediction turns out to be a reality. Even the ousted Yahya Jammeh agreed that without the Diaspora concerted efforts, he would still be lording over Gambians. I still believe the Gambia […]
President Adama Barrow -The Making Of A New Gambia
Book Launch held at the Kairaba Beach Hotel on Saturday 13th May 2017 of President Adama Barrow-The Making of A new Gambia by Amadou Taal and Ebraima Manneh Book Review by Juka Fatou Jabang, The authors Amadou Taal and Ebraima Manneh are seasoned former Senior Public Servants. Mr. Taal has […]
Gambia, China Sign $50 Million Grant
Media Release His Excellency President Adama Barrow witnessed the signing ceremony of a fifty Million Dollar ($50,000) grant for the construction of an International Conference Center in The Gambia. The Project agreement was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Honourable Ousainou Darbo on behalf […]
Truth, Reconciliation, Justice and Forgiveness:
Part 2 If other Nations Can do it; Darboe pardoned Jammeh; ‘Yes We Can’ forgive & Reconcile Gambia! Alagi Yorro Jallow Truth and Reconciliation is turning toward the good, the hopeful; it is owning our past to transform our future and restore our human dignity. Truth and reconciliation can be […]
I know Something About Officer Bajinka
By Saul Saidykhan Some days ago, one-time military ADC to former Head of State Yaya Jammeh Major Kalipha Bajinka passed on at 48 in Boston, MA. I first got introduced to Major Kalipha Bajinka in an unusual way. On the snowy day news of US forces pulling Saddam Hussein out […]
Mama Kandeh Is A National Disgrace
I want to respond to a statement made by the leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) published on Freedom Newspaper claiming that “President Barrow’s government is worst than the former Dictator Yaya Jammeh’s regime of terror”. Mama Kandeh’s statement is not only a dishonest remark but it also […]
Tine Touts Justice For Jammeh’s Victims
By Abdoulie John In the wake of the launch of a new global campaign dubbed ‘brave’ by Amnesty International, the Regional Director for West and Central Africa has called for justice for United Democratic Party (UDP) activist Ebrima Solo Sandeng, and for all victims of the Jammeh regime. “There must be justice […]
Mbenga And The Bragging Snakes!
By Yaya Dampha Ousainou Mbenga is nothing but a misguided soul who goes against the ticking clock. This is why he and his fellow losers have decided to undermine the Barrow government even before it had fully taken charge of affairs. Are they not the same people who first packed […]
Why Foni Scares Gambians
The content of Mr Bubacarr Sambou’s article demonstrated that he is an honest Gambian. The has spoken well. It’s good to have sensible people like him in Foni. This is the region that scares many Gambians. Despite its tiny nature, Foni has proved some violent Gambians. Besides producing the late Kukoi […]
The Reality Mbenga’s Types Don’t Get
Mr Ousainou Mbenga, you have argued some valid points in your article. However, you need to bear in mind that the Gambian people struggled and voted to liberate their country from tyranny and regain their freedoms, first and foremost. Once that has been restored, the sensible business of governance with […]