Macky Sall’s counterpart in Gambia, President Jammeh don’t have any noble thought to exit power gracefully. The Gambian President shortly after seizing power in July 1994 promised to end perpetual rule by a single President. Jammeh has long since change his mind and succumbed to the trappings of power. Senegal’s President […]
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Former CORDEG Official Surrenders To FBI
A Gambian civil society and political activist surrendered himself to the agents of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) earlier on Wednesday to avoid arrest in his Atlanta home. Banka Manneh’s surrender is believed to be in connection to the December 30 foiled coup attempt in The Gambia. Mr. Manneh […]
Dr. Simone Gbagbo’s Imprisonment: Lesson for First Ladies
By Nkwazi Mhango Ivorian former first lady, Dr. Simone Gbagbo, is now a prisoner. Mr Gbagbo was recently found guilty of subverting authorities, among others, and was awarded 20 years in jail. Mrs Gbagbo’s conviction has been received with mixed views and reaction. The beneficiaries from her stint in power […]
Malik Kah Resigns As CORDEG Press Release Fallout Continues
An opposition political activist has confirmed tendering his resignation from the People’s Democratic for Organisation, Independence and Socialism (PDOIS). Malik Kah’s resignation came at a time when the party he has heavily invested his time and resources turned him into a laughing stock, disowning his representation at a telephone meeting […]
Re: Samori Toure (1830-1900)
By Sainey Faye Samori Toure – One of Africa’s most heroic, gallant, and revolutionary anti-colonialist resistant leaders who was a general and an Almamy [Imam]. He was also a disciple of Sheikh Omar Futiou (Omar Taal). He was almost 34 years, an adult when Sheikh Omar Futio a.k.a. El-hadj Omar […]
Embattled Sierra Leone VP Blinks
Sierra Leone’s vice-president has appeared in public for the first time since his residence was stormed by soldiers, insisting that he is not in danger and suggesting that he has not been in hiding. Samuel Sam-Sumana had claimed he feared for his life and had applied to the United States […]
Samori Touré (1830-1900)
Kairo Radio is bringing you part one of the kora history of Almamy Samori Toure. Gambian historian and kora player, Jali Manjako Suso recorded the legend of Samori for a private audience in Senegal. Kairo Radio was authorized to broadcast the narration for the listeners of Natariko. We will work […]
Killed SA Minister Has Many Talents
Collins Chabane was not just an astute politician, but also a talented musician. By Gaye Davis & Stephen Grootes & Govan Whittles Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane’s younger brother, Percy, says the family is devastated by his sudden death and hopes it will lead to further debate about […]
Ya Binta’s Family Demands Justice
The family of a woman shot dead by security forces on March 4th in Manjai Kunda is calling for justice. Ya Binta Jarju, 27, died after she was hit while on a taxi whose driver refused to stop at a checkpoint. The family wants the untimely death to be properly […]
UN Report Damns Gambia’s Human Rights
A United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture has issued a damning report that provides evidence of gross violations of human rights in The Gambia. Juan Mendez’s report comes at a time European Union leaders are contemplating on whether to approve 150 million euros of aid to the West African country. […]
Your ABC And 123 Of Gambian Political Economy
Series by Sarjo Bayang Understanding of relationship between the economy, politics and society is crucial to making those governing accountable to the general public as key stakeholders. Everyone is affected in vast ways about economic and political conditions of a country. This is true about Gambia also. For that reason […]
Sierra Leon’s VP Goes Into Hiding
Sierra Leone’s Vice-President Samuel Sam-Sumana has gone into hiding while he seeks political asylum at the US embassy in the capital, Freetown. Mr Sam-Sumana told the BBC he and his wife fled their home after “a tip-off” that soldiers were surrounding it. The move comes a week after his expulsion […]