President Yahya Jammeh has delivered what has become his first traditional Christmas message since he declared The Gambia an Islamic Republic on December 11, 2015. In what has become the Gambian leader’s shortest ever Christmas speech in history, Jammeh’s message generally sounds reconciliatory in nature. He exhorted Gambians to emulate […]
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It’s Now President Jammeh’s Turn!
President Alpha Conde´ of Guinea has put words into action when he extended presidential amnesty to 171 convicts. Among the pardoned was a leading opposition figure, Mamadou Oury Bah, who was accused of plotting to assassinate the newly elected leader. The magnanimity comes barely a week after Conde´ took oath […]
The Donald Trump of Africa
By Baba Galleh Jallow The Donald Trump of Africa, chief executive officer and managing director of Fankele Fanfadi Kunda Enterprises was a famous guy in our little town. He was so famous because he held himself to be the ultimate guru of profound practical wisdom and the repository of knowledge […]
Why This Woman Returns To Africa
We hope this story of this very resourceful African-American woman will be compelling to many people. At a time Africa is experiencing exodus of its resources, the Imahus Okofu, who had 15 years of human resource management, decided to move to the land of her ancestors. Read the rest in the […]
Detention Without Trial: Fired Minister’s Family Cries Foul
The family of Ousman Jammeh is crying foul over the continued illegal detention of the former deputy Minister of Agriculture. Mr. Jammeh remains in detention since his dismissal in mid-October. Jammeh, who is yet to be charged or appeared in court, clocks 72 days in illegal detention, which is a […]
Why We Are Proud Of Kenya Muslims
We are definitely proud of the brave Kenyan Muslims who risked their lives to help save the precious lives of their Christian brothers from the wrath of Al-Shabaab terrorists earlier on Monday. These Muslims did the heroic act of shielding Christians from the bloodthirsty militants who attacked the bus they […]
UDP Leader’s Christmas Message
Christmas Message by ANM OusainuDarboe Secretary General and Party Leader-UDP Fellow Gambians, as the year comes to an end, we all look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. His birth represents peace and harmony to mankind. His message was and still is one of peace, enthronement of the […]
UK Urged To Act On Gambia
UK Government Urged to Act on Gambian Head Teacher`s Arrests, others Foreign Secretary receives CHRG`s appeal for action British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond is being urged to press the Gambian government to release Head teacher Lamin Camara, Imam Cherno Gassama,Imam Ousman Sawaneh,Imam Sheikh Omar Colley and others, drop all charges […]
Capital FM Dumps Civil Engagement
With a mere text message, Capital FM management announced the dumping of its flagship popular programme. Civil Engagement Hour, which airs from betwern 7 and 8 PM on Wednesday, has become popular in The Gambia and beyond. The programme had been running on regular schedule until everything took a nose-dive […]
Capital FM Denies Darboe Airtime; Cites “Administrative Hiccups”
Capital FM Radio station last night denied the leader of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) the opportunity to answer questions on his party’s programmes, with the radio management reportedly blaming development on “administrative hiccups.” Lawyer Ousainou Darboe had earlier accepted invitation to appear on the Kairaba Avenue based […]
Hamat Berates Jammeh’s FGM Ban
Hamat Bah, the leader of the National Reconciliation Party, has described as “inappropriate” the decision of President Jammeh to ban FGM in The Gambia. Last month, the Gambian leader made a policy pronouncement at a meeting in his home village, Kanilai, banning the practice in the country citing numerous health […]
As Jammeh Revives Witchcraft Threats, Panic, Fear Grip Dobong
Panic, fear and uncertainty hang over residents of Foni Kansala village of Dobong where President Yahya Jammeh reportedly vows to revive his witch hunting exercise. Angered by the sudden death of his aunt in 2009, The Gambia’s voodoo-laden leader blamed it on witches and soon hired foreign witch hunters to […]