By Sainey Faye The debate on Islam and the article on “Jihad And Jihadism” is very interesting and educative. The author, Dr. Drammeh is correct in his assertion of the Muslim contribution to education and Europe’s civilization; otherwise known as the Renaissance and Industrial revolution. Muslim Spain, and earlier Greek […]
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Yahya Jammeh: The Gambian Dictator Who Betrayed Kunta Kinteh
By Aisha Dabo & Jeffrey Smith The Gambia, the smallest country on mainland Africa, has a reputation for being the “Smiling Coast of Africa,” thanks in part to its stunning coastline and abundance of natural beauty. What many outsiders forget, however, is that the country was at the heart of […]
Response To Mr. Sanneh On Jihadism
My Critique of the Comments of Mr Sanneh on Jihadism versus Jihad article By: Alhagi Manta Drammeh First and foremost, I take this opportunity to thank Brother Sanneh for the comments he has made on my two articles as he said. I think it is a healthy thing to do. […]
Baldeh Vies For Wisconsin Council
Samba Baldeh, Common Council Candidate, Madison D17 1) Why are you running for the particular office that you are seeking I am running for Common Council to make sure all the residents of District 17 have a voice at city hall, and to make sure Madison is doing everything possible […]
PPP Blows 2016 Alliance Trumpet
The Case for a United Coalition of the Opposition for 2016 General Elections… By: People’s Progressive Party ( PPP) – Gambia – Media The PPP believes that the democratic process, and a free and fair elections is the only way for a peaceful democratic change of government. The PPP is […]
Gambia Sinks Into Abyss Of Despair
Speech by Pa Modou Ann, (Lt. Col. Rtd), Secretary General, National Resistance Movement of the Gambia, NRMG First and foremost let us observe a minute silence for our fellow countrymen who have lost their lives on or about the 30 December 2014 in Banjul; praying that their deaths may not […]
Re-Jihadism and Jihad: My Disagreement With Dr Manta
By Boto Sanneh In response to Dr. Manta’s two articles, while applauding his criticisms of both the terrorist attack on France and the attack on Mosques and Islamic centres, I must say it is with great dismay that I notice what looks like some claim of parity in the gravity […]
Gambia Fabricates Coup Report
The Gambia government earlier this month issued a statement detailing the public about what it called “attack by dissident Gambian terrorists”. The report was received with sigh of relief, especially from a government that has effectively been sitting on vital information throughout. Some people however remain skeptical about the content of […]
Jammeh’s Near Demise Is Nevertheless Inevitable
By Papa Kumba Loum The Botched 30th December 2014 Coup and the likely Consequences for Jammeh As confusion, bewilderment and even disappointment still grip Gambians following the failed 30th December 2014 Coup, all the political parties have now issued statements condemning the coup as it became apparent that it was […]
Papa Faal's Family Defends Him
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Twin Cities man is accused of helping plot the attempted overthrow of an African country’s government. Papa Faal of Brooklyn Center is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. The 46-year-old is accused of secretly shipping guns from Minnesota to his native country of The Gambia […]
‘Jammeh Handles Coup Irresponsibly’
The Gambia’s former Vice President has accused the country’s leader of handling December 30th failed coup “irresponsibly.” Bakary Bunja Dabo said instead of behaving like a responsible head of a government, President Yahya Jammeh set up an ambush for the alleged coup plotters and got rid of them. He said […]
Despicable Massacre, Despicable Magazine, Despicable Spin
Intro by Dida Jallow-Halake (I think Obama, Biden, Kerry & Holder saw the spin and stayed away) I have not been well enough to write for my readers on this, but I attach below four very well written pieces. I agree with them and have absolutely nothing to add – […]