Abduction of Former Gambian Ambassador to the AU (H.E. Momodou Sajo Jalllow Dear Editor! This is an Urgent Message informing you that Former Gambian Ambassador to the African Union (AU), H.E. Mr. Momodou Sajo Jallow has been abducted on Friday morning September 2nd by the Gambian National Intelligence Agency(NIA) following the directives of […]
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Ideology Critique: Ousman Manjang On Sajor Jallow’s Abduction
I sincerely join Mr. Ousman Manjang in demanding for the immediate release from detention of Mr. Momodou Sajor Jallow who was as swiftly stripped of his ministerial position soon after he was appointed. I would also like to use this occasion to call for the release of Ousainou Darboe and all […]
Sankanu Makes History In Germany
Sankanu Makes History As First Gambian To Run For Elections in Germany The award-winning Gambian film scholar, producer and journalist, Prince Bubacarr Aminata Sankanu made history on Monday, the 5th September 2016 by becoming the first person of Gambian descent to be democratically chosen as candidate in German elections of […]
In Search Of Collective Political Consensus
Fellow compatriots, Gambians expect ALL & EVERYONE to be REASONABLE in their stances for the collective resolve to reclaim the country FIRST; liberation from the current MURDEROUS AUTOCRATIC DICTATORSHIP to avert the civil catastrophe heading our way MUST motivate ALL political leaderships & various parties to be flexibly inclined for […]
UDP Diaspora Responds To Madi Jobarteh
Diaspora UDP Response to Madi Jorbateh’s Letter to UDP Interim Secretary General and Party Leader Aji Yam Secka We feel obliged to respond to Mr. Jobarteh’s request to not select a flag bearer instead to follow the leadership of Dr. Isatou Touray, an independent candidate for president. We in […]
May God Save Dear Little Gambia Part 1
By Sulayman (Saul) Saidykhan Less than two weeks ago, the female trailblazer, Dr. Isatou Touray caused considerable buzz both within and outside The Gambia by announcing her candidature as an Independent in the country’s presidential poll slated for this December. Perhaps not surprising, much of the excitement revolves around the […]
No Evidence In Islam That Woman Cannot Be A Political Leader
By Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh (PGCertTHE/FHEA), Associate Professor of Islamic Theology and Philosophy at The Muslim College & Researcher/Lecturer at London Central Mosque. He is Founder of Timbuktu International Research Centre I write this article upon reflection on writings and discussions in the Gambian social media whether women can be […]
Manjang calls for Sarjo Jallow’s Freedom.
Manjang calls for Sarjo Jallow’s Freedom. Dear Editor, Please allow me to use some space in your well respected newspaper to express my disquiet over the disappearance and possible abduction and detention of the former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Momodou Sarjor Jallow. Mr. Jallow is a close friend, a […]
Ramzia Diab Throws Her Weight Behind Dr. Isatou Touray
By Abdoulie John Former Member of Parliament for the ruling Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) Ramzia Diab has thrown her weight behind Dr. Isatou Touray’s 2016 presidential bid. “We as Gambians must never forget that national interest supersedes any other agenda or interest. On the other hand in […]
Jammeh’s Plot To Sabotage Opposition
Gambian opposition parties have been alerted to expect the road to the December 1st general election to be somehow bumpy, top security sources tell Kairo News. Yahya Jammeh, our sources add, is a paranoid leader who is not yet prepared for an opposition victory. For him, an opposition election victory […]
Who Will Be Gambia’s Next President?
The political parties and the people of the Gambia are poised for election to fill the highest position in the country. What is to happen on 1 December 2016 is unfolding day by day as candidates declare their candidature and as people take their stand. The 2016 presidential election appears to be one that […]
I Endorse Dr. Touray For President
It is with great sense of patriotism, humility and immense pleasure that I endorse Her Excellency Dr. Isatou Touray for the position of President of the Republic of the Gambia. For the past three decades, Dr. Touray has worked in various communities in all parts of this country seeking to […]