Gambian opposition leader has deplored his country’s sad state. What is more sympathetic than living in a country where the President and his cronies spread their tentacles on every meaningful business opportunity? “Isn’t this sad? the United Democratic Party leader questioned. “In The Gambia, it is no secret the extent […]
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Families Host Rally For Missing Members
The Families of the Two Missing US Citizens will be hosting a rally in Las Vegas NV on June 15th 2015 at 12.00PM in Front Of – Lloyd D, George Building (Senator Harry Reid’s Office) – 333 S Las Vegas Blvd #8016, Las Vegas NV 89101. The purpose of the […]
21st Century Africa Must Increase its Intellectual Capital or Perish
By Okwaro Oscar Plato I once believed that capital was another word for money, the accumulated wealth of a country or its people. Surely, I thought, wealth is determined by the money or property in one’s possession. Then I saw a Deutsche Bank advertisement in the Wall Street Journal that […]
UDP Leader Thumbs Up UK MPs
The leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has thumped up House of Lord Members of the United Kingdom “for discussing a significant issue vital to all well-meaning Africans.” Lawyer Ousainou Darboe said the “subject of term limits and how to create a smooth transition of power from one […]
GPU Damns Reporter’s Mistreatment
GPU deeply concerned by rough-handling of Journalist Mafugi Ceesay by security agents The Gambia Press Union is calling on the Gambia Armed Forces to investigate the case of Mafugi Ceesay of The Voice Newspaper. The journalist reported that he was maltreated by men in military uniform during the President’s meeting […]
Remanded Thione Sheds Tears
The remanded Senegalese music icon is reported to have shed tears in prison. Thione Seck, who is facing money laundering charges, says the tears are not connected to his case. “I do not cry because I am in detention, but for the difficult conditions under which many prisoners are currently […]
UK Minister Reacts To Gambia Expulsion
Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East. Minister for Africa, Caribbean, and the Overseas Territories in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The United Kingdom Minister for Africa has expressed disappointment about the expulsion of the European Union diplomat in The Gambia. James Duddridge, also a Conservative Member of Parliament […]
UDP West Coast Tour Itinerary
In the quest to reach out to every corner of the country, the United Democratic Party (UDP) is commencing the Third phase of their nationwide tour today. After the successful completion of First leg of the countrywide tour and the regional tour of Lower River Region last week. The UDP is going […]
A Gambian Hypothesis
By Baba Galleh Jallow For once, we feel some level of confidence in hypothesizing that the end is near for Yahya Jammeh. Perhaps he might live a long life. But he might just be at or near the end of his days in power. Recent trends in his increasingly erratic […]
Opposition Leader Stays On Track Despite …
By Abdoulie John Gambia opposition leader Mai Ahmad Fatty refuses to be distracted by President Yahya Jammeh’s latest move to expel EU diplomat Agnés Guillaud, describing it as part of an “organized distraction”. “We will not permit you to dictate the narrative. Expel a thousand foreign diplomats and taunt all […]
Rice, Chicken Shortage To Hit Gambia
Wanterr, wanterr, Kairba Supermarket and rice imported by Tajudeen on sale at the cheap as the owner is kicked out of The Gambia. D800 for a bag of rice, chicken and other food stuff at Kairaba Supermarket are on discounted sale. A source told Kairo News that”Tajudeen opens up his […]
Jarra Society Leader Preaches Unity
The Chairman of Jarra Organisation for Cooperation and Development (JOCAD) has exhorted people to support his organisation whose ultimate goal is to help those in need – both home and abroad. “Our organisation was established by a group of people who are deeply concerned about the plight of their people,” […]