By Momodou Ndow The idea of fighting for Independence, gaining it, and self-rule sounds pretty romantic, right? But as Gambia celebrates 50 years of Independence, I’m not looking at the “romantic” aspect, but the “reality” aspect instead. Where are we after 50 years? That is the question. Some argue that […]
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Rebirth of Multiculturalism: A Muslim Perspective
By: Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh Pursuant to the attack on Charlie Hebdo in Paris, murders of three Muslims in America, the killing of alleged terrorists in Belgium and the arrest of others suspected of terrorism in different parts of Western Europe, the discourse of pluralistic societies and multiculturalism or retrogression […]
Politicians Speak On Gambia’s 50 Years Of Nationhood
As The Gambia gears up to mark her 50th Independence anniversary tomorrow 18 February 2015, some key statesmen and politicians in the country shared their views on the journey so far.Excerpts from their remarks are featured below: Lawyer Ousainou Darboe of the United Democratic Party (UDP) On the 50th anniversary […]
Will The Minnesota Federal Courts Deliver Justice? Part 5
By Yero Jallow After I ran part 1 to 4 on whether the Minnesota Federal Courts will deliver justice in the trial of the trio (Papa Faal, Cherno Njie, and Alhagie Saidy Barrow), I wanted make the intended final submission, part 5, very interactive for readers. It will capture the […]
Gambia’s Independence Means A Lot
The leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) believes The Gambia’s independence means a lot, despite the current unfortunate state of affairs which makes it disheartening to talk about anything positive. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe’s message – contained in his party’s 50th Golden Jubilee Message – recognises the “positives and […]
Coup Finds Gambia At Crossroads
The insurgency took place at a time when Gambia was at a crossroads. The Government had just requested over one billion dalasis as supplementary appropriation to the 2014 budgetary allocation of 10.2 billion dalasis. 459 million dalasis went to the Office of President to cover cost such as expenditure on […]
Is NIA Deliberately Misinforming The Public?
It has been brought to our attention that the son and brother of Baboucarr Bai Lowe are still being detained. This however contradicted our earlier story by our Banjul correspondent that Yusupha Lowe, 13, and Pa Alieu Lowe, 19, were released from illegal detention without trial. When this was brought […]
Will Minnesota Federal Courts Deliver Justice? Part 4
By Yero Jallow “The invincibility of our cause and the certainty of our final victory are the impenetrable armor of those who consistently uphold their faith in freedom and justice in spite of political persecution” (Nelson Mandela. Culled from the web https://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/i-am-prepared-to-die on 2/15/2015). Part 4 of the series will […]
Is There Anything To Celebrate?
Gambians Mourn Death Of An Independent Nation 20 out of 50 years For a president that seized power dislodging democratically elected government by force of guns in a coup, Yaya Jammeh has no moral justification and lacks all political sanity celebrating 50 years since Gambia became independent from colonial rule […]
Hissene Habre Finally Goes To Trial
A court in Senegal has ordered former Chadian President Hissene Habre to stand trial for alleged war crimes, torture and crimes against humanity. Judges at the Extraordinary African Chamber said there was sufficient evidence against Mr Habre, who is in custody in Senegal. The court was set up by Senegal […]
The Diaspora Trifecta
FIRST and FOREMOST, let me make a disclaimer here that this author is aware and tracking that currently emotions and sentiments are high, given recent developments. In this background, it will be extremely difficult to set aside emotions and use professional judgment. As such, this piece is presented in the […]
Alleged Coup Financier Granted Bail
By Yero Jallow Texas real estate developer pleaded not guilty to charges brought against him by the United States Government in violation of the Neutrality ACT. Mr. Cherno Njie is expected to leave Minnesota Friday by himself and to report to a “half-house” (transition house) in Texas upon arrival. While […]