By Baba Galleh Jallow For once, we feel some level of confidence in hypothesizing that the end is near for Yahya Jammeh. Perhaps he might live a long life. But he might just be at or near the end of his days in power. Recent trends in his increasingly erratic […]
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Opposition Leader Stays On Track Despite …
By Abdoulie John Gambia opposition leader Mai Ahmad Fatty refuses to be distracted by President Yahya Jammeh’s latest move to expel EU diplomat Agnés Guillaud, describing it as part of an “organized distraction”. “We will not permit you to dictate the narrative. Expel a thousand foreign diplomats and taunt all […]
Dispelling Imam Fatty Rumours
Several sources contacted by Kairo News rebuffed the rumour fast circulating that Imam Abdoulie Fatty has absconded or fled the country. Imam Fatty has neither fled, nor absconded, all our sources confirmed. The former State House Imam was a close ally of President Jammeh. He got fired after being used […]
Is America The Promised Heaven On Earth?
Have the chilling racial statistics besmirched the tantalizing image of the world’s only super power nation? Opinion by Lamin Sabally, Minneapolis, Minnesota Unreservedly, I am an unapologetic proud naturalized American of undiminished Gambian pedigree, admittedly. An infinitesimal proof is I still continue to cautiously chase the American dream of getting […]
John Yohomal Revisited – Part Two
By Baba Galleh Jallow Bla bla bla bla bla. I must tell you that I have a very particular – and a very unique – way of thinking that marks me out as a special person. I am not given to petty talks and unnecessary procedures. I am no easy […]
EU Summons Gambia Over Expulsion
European Union officials have been astonished by the expulsion of their Charge d’Affaires in The Gambia, with the bloc’s spokesman saying “the announcement came with no explanation.” EU officials on Saturday summoned Gambian Ambassador to seek an explanation of the expulsion, the bloc’s Foreign Policy Spokesman told AFP. […]
Is Jammeh On Evidence Burying Mission?
As Thione Seck Enters The Dock Since the arrest, detention and subsequent arraignment of a Senegalese music icon of money laundering, suspicions have been raised about President Yahya Jammeh’s involvement in the case. Until his debacle, Thione Seck had been close to the Gambian president. Seck did not only conduct […]
Africa’s Danger Of A Single Story
By HE John Dramani Mahama President of Ghana What is the story that comes to mind when people hear the name “Africa”? The presentation, or representation, of one? That has always been the danger when it comes to how we discuss Africa. There has always been the assumption of a […]
John Yohomal Revisited – Part 1
By Baba Galleh Jallow Bla bla bla bla bla. My name is John Yohomal and I am a great man. They also call me Never Die and Rule Forever. In fact I can say that I am the greatest man in the world with lots of punk and money and […]
Letter To Yahya Jammeh, No. 2
By Foday Samateh This regards your temper tantrums and related matters. Anytime you open your mouth, you are railing and ranting against someone. You’ve been angry at the Jolas and the Mandinkas. You’ve been angry at The Gambian men and youths. You’ve been angry at the civil service and the […]
Detained Thione Yet To Be Charged; His Lawyers Appeal For Restrain
The fans and supporters of Thione Seck are still reeling with the shock of the arrest and detention of their icon. Thione Seck, the lead vocalist of Raam Daan band, has been in custody since last week after security forces found millions of fake foreign currencies in his possession. At […]
Nigerian Treks 750km To Meet Buhari
Suleiman Hashimu walked 750km (460 miles) and wore out six pairs of shoes over 18 days in order to see the inauguration of Nigeria’s new president. His trek caught the public imagination and when he completed his trek, he actually got an invitation to meet Muhammadu Buhari before he was […]