The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has named Adama Barrow as it presidential candidate. Barrow, 51, is the party’s deputy Treasurer who has been a very strong and committed executive member for a long time. He is also a successful business man who manages lots of private estates. Barrow’s strong […]
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How To Overcome Gambia’s Dictatorial Environment
The complacency from 1992 to 1994 is well documented and written about, and I think yours [Bax’s] is a further enrichment to that laudable literature. I fully agree with your portrayal of events and the fatal failings of those entrusted with the state power. This blame lies squarely at the […]
The New Gambia We Want
When the military dislodged President Jawara from power in July 1994, the junta leader promised Gambians a new dawn. A dawn that would turn the country into a heaven of peace, rule of law and abundance of opportunity. It was the dawn of accountability, probity, good governance, corrupt and flamboyant […]
What Jammeh, Touray Need To Know
An open letter to the President of The Gambia & GAMCOTRAP-female circumcision Mr President and Ma, It is quite disheartening to know that you issued an executive order to ban female circumcision in The Gambia. Sometimes I wonder what kind of Islam you are propagating; one minute you are out […]
How Mama Kandeh’s Emergence Dampens Jammeh’s Spirits
The emergence of an opposition presidential candidate in the person of Mama Kandeh has left Gambians caught up in a vigorous debate. While supporters see the new man as the saviour in waiting, opponents cast doubts on Mama Kandeh’s genuineness. They view him as a front cover for Yahya Jammeh. […]
‘I’ll Deliver On My Mandate’
By Abdoulie John Gambia’s Fatoumata Tambajang has vowed to deliver on her mandate after being elected as member of the Executive Committee of the West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF) which just concluded its 6th Biennial Session in Abuja this month. “It is a very good development, an opportunity for […]
How Jammeh Spells Black Power On Gambians
By Gambiano There is not a town in The Gambia Yaya Jammeh didn’t burry “Jujus” or some black magic portion in. Many Gambians already know this. He sent army officer Solo Bojang to carry it out. He later arrested him. Although Gambia has numerous votaries of scripture, the country awaits […]
Omar Jah Of UTG At It Again
Dear Editor, I would like to ask Omar Jah [the deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of The Gambia] this simple question: when are you going to stop messing up with the only public university of this peaceful Gambia? Jah has recently accused a certain UTG student of writing a […]
PIU Chiefs Sounded The Bell; Fear Jammeh’s Amalgamation Plan
Heads of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) have frowned at President Yahya Jammeh’s plans to amalgamate the PIU with the Gambia National Army (GNA). They threaten to throw in their towel if the president remains adamant in implementing what they call “the senseless plan.” Some people believe that the amalgamation […]
Solo Krummah Laid To Rest
The remains of the Gambia’s fallen opposition activist were last night laid to rest at Sandu Darsilameh in Upper River Region. Ebrima Solo Krummah, the third Gambian to die in state custody in three months, was accompanied to his final resting place by a large crowd of mourners who included […]
UDP Set To Name Flagbearer
The opposition United Democratic Party will reveal its presidential candidate for December 1 election on September 1. This news is contained in a press release issued by the party. UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY (UDP) PRESS RELEASE NOTICE FOR THE SELECTION OF PARTY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE United Democratic Party (UDP) hereby gives notice for […]
Waa Granted Presidential Amnesty
President Yahya Jammeh has granted amnesty to the Gambia’s firebrand opposition politician, Kairo News sources confirm. Lamin Waa Juwara, a former Local Government Minister and Governor in the Jammeh government, was jailed for six months after Magistrate Omar Cham of Banjul found him guilty of negligence of duty on April […]