By Abdoulie John The Gambia is facing mounting pressure to release remanded radio journalist. Alagie Abdoulie Ceesay, the Manager of Teranga FM, has been standing trial on sedition and false publication charges stemming from his alleged sharing of photo of President Yahya Jammeh being gun pointed on social media. “Gambian […]
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General Murtala’s Vision Of Africa
Saturday marked the 40th anniversary of the assassination of one of Africa’s greatest and visionary leaders. General Murtala Mohammed, the man who ascended to power after July 30th, 1975 military coup, spent only six months in office. But his presence would be felt forever. Murtala’s predecessor, General Yakubu Gowon, was […]
Gambian Diaspora Told To Transform Its Political Capital
I am on a short private trip to the U.K, to meet the family and party supporters. I am very humbled by the receptions I received in London and yesterday in Birmingham. I am greatly touched with all the hospitality and kind words. Below is my short observation of the […]
Murtala Remains A Legend 40 Years After Assassination
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday urged Nigerians to always demonstrate the virtues of loyalty, honesty and determination to make Nigeria better as demonstrated by former Head of State, late Murtala Mohammed. The President made the call while speaking at the Murtala Mohammed 40th Memorial Lecture in Abuja. He said Nigerians, […]
Thione Seck Released On Bail
The remanded Senegalese music star has been released on bail after spending eight months in state custody. Thione Seck, the lead vocalist of Raam Daam band, last night walked out of Cap Manual prison for the first time in several months. Mr. Seck’s brush with the law started in May […]
Ann Quits; Is NRMG Disintegrating?
The former Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement of the Gambia has tendered his resignation. In a letter to the NRMG, former Lt. Colonel Pa Modou Ann confirmed his resignation as both a member and executive officer of a movement that emerged with the ultimate goal of ending more […]
Minister Sheriffo Called Jammeh’s APRC Hyenas And Liars In 2005!
Dembo-by-force is right. Sheriff read the poem at our Bakau bantaba on the day he wrote it in Daily Observer. Sheriff said ‘dotted strange cub’ is Hyena Jammeh and the APRC are all liars. That is why the poem is called ‘canny lie’ instead of kanilai. The lion pride is […]
Recall Threat Hangs Over Zuma
The leader of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema has told thousands of party supporters that President Jacob Zuma should be recalled once the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg rules that the President has breached the constitution. Julius Malema was a former President of the governing African National Congress Youth League. […]
PDOIS Pinpoints Registration Flaws
The Secretary General of the opposition PDOIS has written a letter to the Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, Mustapha Carayol, drawing his attention to some flaws and concerns regarding the supplementary voter registration. Among the concerns mentioned by Halifa Sallah included supplying voter registration outideregistration period. Read the full […]
Gambians Have Never Discover The Power Of Their Voting Cards
From the PPP regime to the APRC regime, Gambians have not enjoyed the power of the voting card. Gambian voters have always left the incumbent political parties and the sitting presidents to have a FREE ride on electioneering and voting since independence in 1965. If Gambian voters knew how sweet […]
How PPP Came Into Existence
The History of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP): How the Party Came to Existence The history of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) began with the Protectorate People’s Society (PPS), a grassroots organization formed to facilitate the national affairs of the protectorate people. Prior to independence, the Gambia was divided into […]
Politics Gone Mad; Did Dembo Rattle Sheriff Bojang’s Cage?
The Gambia’s newly initiated journalist politician has turned daggers at the National President of the opposition UDP, calling him “a ridiculous and one of the most absurd politicians.” Dembo By Force Bojang is reported to be an uncle of Sheriff Bojang, The Gambia’s Minister of Information, Communication and Infrastructure. Sheriff […]