The Gambia’s abandoned leader is so obsessed with power that he will do anything to maintain it. Yahya Jammeh knows the fall of his hat seals his more than two decades of leadership but he still believes rituals can retain the crown. As noted in the story below, Jammeh on […]
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Activist Lawyer Says Gambia Can’t Afford Another Jammeh Mandate
As the countdown has started for Gambia’s elections, journalist Abdoulie JOHN got the opportunity to interview New-York based human rights lawyer Assan Martin on the elections and what lies ahead for tiny West African nation. Please read on: Gambians are about to choose the candidate who will preside over the […]
Message For Gambians In Uniform
By Sulayman Touray I want to take this opportunity to appeal to our security men and women, in particular those in the Gambia national army. This message could not have come at a better time than at this crucial moment of our country’s history. I would like to remind our […]
Coalition’s Unwavering Momentum
After a successful upcountry campaign, the Coalition last night entered the Kombos with a tumultuous momentum characterised by huge yapping, clapping and waving. As seen in the pictures, it is clear that the Coalition presidential candidate Adama Barrow is on a victory path. Election is won by several yardsticks. These […]
Sanna Manjang Escapes, 3 Soldiers Died
Kairo News has confirmed that one of the lead assassins of President Yahya Jammeh fled the country. Major Sanna Manjang’s escape followed his arrest and subsequent detention for an unknown crime. Our sources also confirmed that Manjang’s escape resulted to the death of three unnamed soldiers on guard. It wasn’t […]
Is Jammeh Preparing His Escape?
President Yahya Jammeh seems to be preparing his escape. Gambian leader who is seeking a fifth term in office has hired at least 63 foreign security officers. These security officers hail from Chad, Nigeria and South Africa. They have arrived in the country few weeks before Gambians elect a president […]
URGENT ACTION BY AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
UA: 267/16 Index: AFR 27/5128/2016 Gambia Date: 24 November 2016 URGENT ACTION EX-GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL HELD INCOMMUNICADO Mamadou Sajo Jallow, an ex-deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs has been held incommunicado for more than two months at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) without access to […]
Why Vote For Adama Barrow, The Coalition And Third Republic Efforts?
Putting Gambia Back To Sanity, Stability And Development We yearn for a Gambia where Everyone regardless of Tribe, Religion, Gender, Social Status and Upbringing is respected and treated with human dignity and equality they deserve. A Gambia where people are given the opportunity to decide their destiny, fate and future […]
Desperate Jammeh Targets Poll Agents
Stay away from food and drinks others provide on election day After all his efforts to turn the tide in his favour have failed, President Yahya Jammeh aims to target poll agents of the opposition coalition of Candidate Adama Barrow. Mr. Barrow has been backed by seven opposition parties and […]
Profile: Human Rights Abuses In Gambia
WHAT’S THE STORY? HE believes homosexuality is a threat to human existence, claims he can cure Aids and is accused of shocking human rights abuses in Gambia as he runs for re-election as president. Reputedly one of the world’s most ruthless and eccentric leaders, Yahya Jammeh has ruled the country […]
Let’s Show Jammeh Who We Are
I’m grateful to be given space in this widely read paper. I want to address some of the ongoing political situations in the Gambia. WE must all admit that our country has gone through one of the most terrible moments of its existence since attaining independence. The country’s only problem […]
Coalition To Restore Democracy
The leader of the opposition coalition has told his supports that, if elected, his government would restore Gambia’s fledgling democracy and good governance. Adama Barrow, speaking at rallies in Central River Region, said if elected president, the coalition government would respect the human rights of the citizens and the frequent […]