By Kansaikou Samateh The Gambia is seriously at a cross-road with a multiple effect of dictatorial government. Gambians have become accustomed to executive misuse of power to such an extent that nothing seems to be working. As a Gambian from Lower River Region (LRR), our people’s basic needs have been […]
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Meet Your New KSA Board
Members of Kombo Sillah Association (KSA) UK have recently elected a new board of trustees in Bristol, England, at a Special General Meeting. The Charity, registered in England and Wales, had been in transition since August 15th 2015 following deadlock over change of leadership through elections. The new board members […]
Max And Sey Wrong On Trump
I’m afraid, but both gentlemen (Max & Sey) got it wrong. I am surprised that Max has taken such a position against Mr Donald Trump, after showcasing Mr Trump’s campaign strategy, in an earlier exchange about PDOIS, as a successful strategy that parties like PDOIS should take note of. I […]
Detroit: Who’s Killing West African Drivers?
Modou Diagne became the second West African Uber driver to be killed in Detroit, Michigan, this month, heightening fears among Africans in the motor city. Diagne is a Senegalese who immigrated to the United States in search of greener pastures. His March 20th murder followed that of Mamadu Ba’s on […]
Ex-Congo Warlord Guilty Of War Crimes
Former Congolese rebel leader Jean-Pierre Bemba has been found guilty of war crimes in a landmark trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Bemba, 53, was accused of failing to stop his rebels from killing and raping people in neighbouring Central African Republic (CAR) in 2002 and 2003. He had […]
Halifa Pledges To Serve One Term
Mr. Halifa Sallah on Saturday accepted his party’s presidential nomination at a convention at Kairaba Beach Hotel. Mr. Sallah had earlier won the opposition People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism nomination. In his acceptance speech, the sociologist politician read the following pledge: I, Halifa Sallah, hereby declare before the […]
Coalition Strategy Talks Went Well But..
Gambian opposition representatives on Sunday held the first talks aimed setting the stage for a possible winning strategy against President Yahya Jammeh on December 1st elections. The talks, spearheaded by Mrs. Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang, took place at the YMCA in Kanifing. In attendance were all the opposition parties except the Gambia […]
‘Women’s Empowerment Is A Necessity’
The empowerment of women in a male dominated society like the Gambia is always subject to debate as well as touch nerves. But a renowned gender activist wants the society to remove all obstacles or barriers to women’s empowerment. Matida Daffeh, the Coordinator of Girls’ Agenda, told the International Women’s […]
Is Gano Positioning Himself?
By Max It is my conviction that Mr Gano is continuously looking for cheap popularity and recognition among Gambians in the Diaspora. His continuous writing about current political situation and democracy is an indication to position himself as an expert while failing to take a position to fight for democracy […]
GMC Boycotts Opposition Alliance Talks
The opposition Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) says it is not attending an opposition alliance talks spearheaded by Mrs. Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang at the YMCA today. In a press release pasted below, the party leader Lawyer Mai Ahmed Fatty sees no reason why the party should attend such a meeting when its […]
Gano Challenges Diaspora Gambia
By Rtd. Lt. Col. Lamin Gano A number of criticisms and labels are made against Gambians in the diaspora (GD henceforth) especially those in Europe and North America. One of those criticisms is that when it comes to Gambian politics, GD are as disunited and uncooperative as the opposition political […]
Meet A Herbalist Who Marries 57 Wives
The 69-year-old herbalist, Chief Simon Odo, who married an 18 year old girl, Chidinma, as his 57th wife last November and now says he won’t marry again. Odo, also known variously as Onuwa, King Solomon of Africa or King of Satan was married to 68 women but some of them […]