By Bajaw Fellows, I think the issue is as clear as midday in Gambia; Halifa could never be president after formation of PDOiS this is why Sedia was used as first leadership candidate to clear the ground to do the foundation laying for establishment; after the bandit junta’s illegitimate overthrow […]
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Muhammad Ali dies at 74
CNN) —Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer who proclaimed himself “The Greatest” and was among the most famous and beloved athletes on the planet, died Friday in Arizona, a family spokesman said. “After a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74. The three-time […]
Jammeh’s Brutality Beyond Borders
A deadly attack on Musa Sarr in Senegal is yet another manifestation of President Yahya Jammeh’s arrogance without borders. Sarr, a deserted former military officer implicated in the December 2014 attack on State House, was attacked by Jammeh’s thugs. Their goal is to teargas, tie and bundle him to Banjul […]
Amnesty Regional Director Denounces Gambia’s Refusal To Comply With Court Order
Amnesty Regional Director Alioune Tine has denounced Gambia govt refusal to comply with ECOWAS court orders, saying that the ‘defiant stance’ is against the country’s regional and international obligations. “As a member State of both ECOWAS and African Union (AU), Gambia is also a host country for the African Commission […]
Why Gambia Needs Democracy
Democracy and the rule of Law is the solution to a progressive Gambia My editor, please allow me space once again in your paper to add my voice to the majority of already frustrated patriotic Gambians who are pushing for regime change which will bring democracy and the rule of […]
Jammeh’s Diatribe Sparks Outcry
By Abdoulie John Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh has sparked shock and anger after unleashing one of his strongest diatribes against United Nations and Amnesty International for demanding an investigation into the death in custody of youth activist Solo Sandeng. “This is not the first time that Jammeh is directing his attacks towards the international community. […]
Mixed Reactions Over Gambia-Senegal Border Blockade Removal
By Abdoulie John The removal of the Gambia-Senegal border blockade has been generally hailed, although the move continues to draw reactions in the neighbouring countries that share almost everything including culture, ethnicity and religion. “It is a very good sign. The two countries are one family. We share everything in […]
Gambia: Crackdown And Brutal Repression Ahead Of Elections
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE Gambia: Crackdown and brutal repression in run up to elections Authorities in Gambia must free dozens of political prisoners and end the brutal crackdown on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly ahead of elections later this year or face suspension from the Economic […]
Jammeh Wrestles Tour Frustration
President Yahya Jammeh has been reeling with shock of being abandoned in his traditional stronghold areas. He had no recourse to embark on a 19-day countrywide tour but Jammeh left with a high-powered delegation. Unlike previous tours, the last one which wrapped up in six days, has availed the Bully […]
Gambians Listed On Panama Papers
Before 3rd April 2016 it seemed people the world over had heard of the name Ramon Fonseca, much, much less in the small, remote and isolated west African pariah state of The Gambia. When I made a call of randomly collected list of names of locally based Gambian journalists whose […]
PDOIS Is An Agent Of Dictatorship
By MAX In this write up , My goal is to find out why people’s democratic organization for independence and socialism ( PDOIS) became an agent of military dictatorship for the past 22 years despite their rhetoric in Gambia’s political dispensation. Pdois as a political party portray itself as not […]
Darboe And Co Contest Bail Denial
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe and nineteen others yesterday appeared at the Court of Appeal in Banjul, appealing against the bail ruling of Justice O. Ottaba of the Special Criminal Court. The Court of Appeal is presided over by a three-member panel of judges headed by the president, Justice Edrissa Fafa M’bai. Darboe […]