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 […]
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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 […]
The Taming Of Gambia’s Political Radicals
“…a tiny group formed around persons like Lamin Janha, Junkunda Chaka Daffeh, Musa Bittaye, Koro Sallah, the late Dawda Faal and Tamsirr Jallow…the Kent Street Vous, formed around people like the late Saul Jarra, late Saja Taal, Saihou Taal, Baye Mass Taal, Saul Samba, the late Seedia Sanyang and several […]
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 […]
History Of Kombo Sukuta
Gambian cultural collector and producer Pa Njie has dug into the history of Sukuta in Kombo north. The owner of The Gambia’s cultural and music powerhouse One Gambia website [www.onegambia.com] has been investing his invaluable time, energy and resources on collecting and preserving the rich Gambian culture. With the help […]
Gen Saul Badjie Justifies Coup Arrests
A high-ranking member of President Yahya Jammeh’s personal security detail has disclosed what the whole world has been waiting for: reasons for the illegal arrest and detention of families and friends of the failed December 30th coup suspects. General Saul Badjie [named Karafa Bojang at birth] said the goal is […]
Are PDOIS Being Exceedingly Difficult?
By Pata Saidykhan (Political activist and Blogger) For us to attain any gains in our pursuit of freeing The Gambia from the tentacles of a 20 year dictatorship, we must embrace the culture of impartiality, brevity and honesty in our actions as well as our political discourses. For far too […]