Chris Gordon Pursuant to comments in my initial post where I noted, “some other issues should be considered” (regarding an IMF relationship – or that of any other investor), I will only say the following in relation to the original article’s opening paragraph… {“Third World” countries, especially the African countries, […]
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Is Islam Antagonistic To Democratic Values?
The relationship between democracy and Islam always arouses a lot of debate and discussion among academics and ordinary people. It is often assumed that Islam has nothing to do with democracy that it is inimical to democracy and civil society. This assertion is discussed within a larger context that Muslim […]
“I Did All The Tricks To Win For The Father Land”
My Hero of the African cup of nations is the surprise package, Ivorian veteran goal keeper Boubacar Barry. His delay tactics, games-man-ship and heroism brought some fans to tears. However, after the whole emotional occasion was over, Barry spoke to Euro Sports and said “We knew we had to win, […]
Jawara Gets Another Witch-hunt Job
President Yahya Jammeh last week moved Ebrima Jawara to the Office of the President at State House without providing details. He is replaced by Ousman Jammeh, the Director General of the Agriculture Ministry. Until his redeployment, Mr. Jawara was the Permanent Secretary at the Agriculture Ministry. He had earlier worked […]
Was It A Compromised Mission?
By Abdul Savage FIRST and FOREMOST, let me state here my position again, the thousandth time now, that I do not discount the use of force to take over a government. For God’s sake, Yaya Jammeh staged a coup, used force, to take over the previous government. SO, I do […]
Will Minnesota Federal Courts Deliver Justice? Part 3
By Yero Jallow The case for Cherno Njie, a Texas Real Estate businessman, has raised some questions. Our records show that Mr. Njie was arrested around the beginning of the year. The author of this piece gathered from reliable sources that the trio (Cherno Njie, Papa Faal and Alhagie Saidy […]
Cote d’Ivoire Wins CAN 2015
The Elephants of Ivory Coast have become the 2015 African Cup champions after defeating the Black Stars of Ghana. The win came through what seemed to be an unending penalty shootout. The Elephants had their smile when their goaler Boubacarr Barry punched a kick by the Back Star goaler. Barry […]
Freedom Of Expression Is Forbidden Here
By Foday Samateh “Six armed men wearing masks came to the printing works at 2:00 a.m., fired shots into the air, and ordered the employees to lie on the ground. One of them then set fire to the new press…completely destroying it.” The police didn’t investigate the crime much less […]
Terror Looms Over Agric Officials
After 23 years of clean work experience in government, the Financial Controller of Department of Agriculture was left with no choice other than run to safeguard his dignity and security. “Lamin Touray has been pushed to the brink,” a trusted source in Banjul told Kairo News. Until last November, Lamin […]
Ghana Through Finals Amid Chaos
Equatorial Guinea’s Africa Cup of Nations dream came to a disappointing end amid more shameful scenes in Malabo on Thursday night. The hosts have lit up this tournament, performing footballing miracles, backed by enthusiastic support. But as they exited at the semi-final stage, those same fans showed an uglier side, […]
Jammeh Likened To Idi Amin
The attorney defending the Tennessee man accused of conspiring to overthrow the Gambia government has likened President Yahya Jammeh to the late Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada. In this report by journalist Yero Jallow in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Lawyer Joe Friedberg vigorously defended Alagie Saidy Barrow’s right to bail. Alleged Coup Plotters in […]
Let’s Unite And Solve Our Problem
ONCE AGAIN, WE ARE ALL HAVING ONE COMMON PROBLEM, SO LETS UNITE AND SOLVE OUR PROBLEM!!!! By Lamin Saddam Sanyang, The Netherlands In shaa Allah we are almost at the end of the barbaric, cruel and brutal reigning of President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh. Like employees get their wages and salaries […]