MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Twin Cities man is accused of helping plot the attempted overthrow of an African country’s government. Papa Faal of Brooklyn Center is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. The 46-year-old is accused of secretly shipping guns from Minnesota to his native country of The Gambia […]
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‘Coup Is A Wake-up Call For Gambians’
The opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has described the December 30th incident as a wake-up call for all Gambians, particularly the present government. “The government needs to go back to the drawing board and introduce reforms particularly on human rights, rule of law, the establishment and operation of the independent […]
Gambia Opposition Leader Appeals To ECOWAS Chairman
Leader of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), a Gambian political party, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama, who is the chairman of the ECOWAS to quickly intervene in the current quagmire that the country has found itself. Lawyer Mai Ahmed Fatty who expressed concern about the current political turmoil, […]
‘Jammeh Handles Coup Irresponsibly’
The Gambia’s former Vice President has accused the country’s leader of handling December 30th failed coup “irresponsibly.” Bakary Bunja Dabo said instead of behaving like a responsible head of a government, President Yahya Jammeh set up an ambush for the alleged coup plotters and got rid of them. He said […]
What Makes Muslims Laugh
By MAZ JOBRANI As an Iranian-American comedian, I can tell you that plenty does. Just stay away from sex, religion and politics. When I first traveled to the Middle East to do shows in 2007 with two other comedians as part of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, the […]
Despicable Massacre, Despicable Magazine, Despicable Spin
Intro by Dida Jallow-Halake (I think Obama, Biden, Kerry & Holder saw the spin and stayed away) I have not been well enough to write for my readers on this, but I attach below four very well written pieces. I agree with them and have absolutely nothing to add – […]
Thorough Screening Of Containers At GPA
There has been thorough screening of containers at the Gambia Ports Authority in Banjul, a new development prompted by the December 30t failed coup attempt. “The Gambia government is still reeling with shock,” our source said. “President Jammeh is upset about why container containing arms and ammunition was cleared at […]
Gambia's Attempted Coup Energises Casamance Rebels
The failed military attack on State House in Banjul has reportedly energised the rebels fighting for the cessation of Southern Senegalese province of Casamance. The Movement for Democratic Forces of Casamance had been waging war in Southern Senegal since early 80s. “The almost dormant rebel movement headed by Salif Sadio […]
Don't Read Too Much Into UN Statement
If Gambians rise up against dictator Jammeh tomorrow, the UN, US, AU, Ecowas, EU will be the first to pressure President Jammeh to step down. Diplomatic language is misleading and troubling. However, such a language is always with the consensus stakeholders. Let us therefore put our acts together and pressure […]
Nigeria Presidential Rivals Embrace Each Other
Nigeria’s Two Main Frontrunners In The 2015 General Elections President Goodluck Johnathan and General Muhammadu Buhari Hug Each Other, Expressing Commitment To Hold Peaceful Election In a show of Magnanimity and high-mindedness, the two main frontrunners in Nigeria’s forthcoming general elections President Goodluck Jonathan of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and […]
Mauritania Jailed Presidential Candidate
Amnesty International Press Release Mauritania: Jailed presidential candidate and anti-slavery activists must be released The Mauritanian authorities must release three activists – including a prominent opposition politician – jailed today for holding anti-slavery rallies, Amnesty International said. Police used tear gas and batons to disperse the protestors in front of […]
Jihad Versus Jihadism
By Alhagi Manta Drammeh While Jihadism is a new creation that has had currency in modern contemporary politics like fundamentalism and terrorism in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in UK, Jihad is a Qur’anic concept that has a completely different meaning and connotation. Jihadism and associated terms such […]