Gambian activist Burama Sanneh on January 26th, 2015, made the following transcribed presentation at a meeting with representatives of Washington State lawmakers in Seattle. Mr. Sanneh, a regular political and social commentator of Kairo Radio, accused President Yahya Jammeh of grooming Boka Haram type terrorists in the Gambia. After the […]
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Jammeh: ‘Pa Bojang Betrays Me’
President Yahya Jammeh has every reason to be upset with Pa Ousman Bojang, Kairo News investigation has uncovered. Gambian leader is still reeling with a fallout out with Pa Bojang who he (Jammeh) describes as “a betrayer of the highest standing.” Despite graduating from high school and armed with no […]
Sierra Leone Must Release Ebola Riot Detainees
Sierra Leone must immediately release, or facilitate facilitate a review by a judicial authority, 8 people detained for over three months without charge following a riot related to the Ebola outbreak, Amnesty International said today. Two women and six men are detained in the capital’s maximum security prisons following their arrest last […]
Nyerere: “Without Unity, There Is No Future For Africa”
“My generation led Africa to political freedom. The current generation of leaders and peoples of Africa must pick up the flickering torch of African freedom, refuel it with their enthusiasm and determination, and carry it forward,” said Tanzania’s first president, Julius Nyerere, one of the founding fathers of the OAU, […]
US Charges Barrow Over Gambia Coup
By Amy Forliti Associated Press A Tennessee man was charged Friday in last month’s failed attempt to overthrow the government in the West African nation of Gambia. Alagie Barrow, 41, of Lavergne, Tennessee, is the third American of Gambian descent to be charged in U.S. District Court in Minnesota. He’s […]
Jonathan Stoned For Not Crushing Boko Haram
President Goodluck Jonathan’s convoy was on Thursday stoned in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, a Yola-based source told SaharaReporters. Jonathan was in the state in continuation of his presidential campaign that is widely being resisted following his 2011 promise that he will be a one-term president. President Jonathan is bracing himself […]
Of Gambia’s Down To Earth Politicians
Gambian opposition politicians are said to be very easy going, down to earth and kind. To the extent the socialist party of PDOIS have leaders – Sidia Jatta and Halifa Sallah – who wear what locals referred to as ‘asobi‘ or same colour dress. The UDP leader is also a […]
Jammeh Is Addicted To Social Media
President Yahya Jammeh’s close associates have blamed him for not being honest when he had publicly denied having any social media account, let alone browse it. “President Jammeh needs to apologise for being dishonest to Gambians,” a close source told Kairo News. “HE knew he had lied when he denied […]
Gambia Coup Plotter Pleads Guilty
Exposing the Betrayals, Papa Faal speaks in court. “The intent was not to kill anybody” unless fired upon, Faal said in court. “It turned really violent. … We were surprised by the fact that we had more resistance than anticipated.” Papa Faal MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man pleaded guilty […]
Entertaining African Cup 2015
This year’s African Cup of Nations hosted by Equatorial Guinea is loaded with stunning goals, shock exits and the critical draws to decide qualification to the quarter finals. Controversy and drama have already clouded the tournament well before it reaches the knock out stage. Cameroon finished bottom of Group D […]
The Gambia: Where Good Men Suffer
Magistrate O. Cham of the Brikama Magistrates’ Court yesterday ruled that the Caliph General of Darsilameh Shangajor Muhideen Hydara and the Village Alkalo, Buyeh Touray, have a case to answer. When the case was called, Chief Inspector Camara said he had filed his reply and had served the court and […]
Demba Conta Defends Culture
The veteran Gambian singer-song writer and composer speaks to Kairo Radio. The chat with Demba Conta is part of a series he has been having with Mr. Mohammed Lamin Sillah. In this current chat, the Gambian Reggae God-father went beyond his more than 30-year-old music career, for he gave a […]