The United Voice of African Associations (TUVAA) is inviting the general public to its first ever African cultural day celebration in Southampton in the United Kingdom on November 29th, 2014. TUVAA, an umbrella organisation of African groups within the Hampshire County Council, aims to foster strong linkages between various African […]
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Radio Show Today: Diaspora Talking Points
Natariko radio show today deals with many issues. First things first, the historical narration of the Kabou/Futa battle and the exchanges leading to the battle final fall of Kansala. Almamy Bakary of Futa Timbo and Mama Janky Wally of Kabou had heated exchanges before tthe final battle of Kansala. Our […]
Are Our Cries Falling On Deaf Ears?
Gambia’s Open Defiance To UN Inspectors As Gambians, sometimes we feel as if our cries and tears are falling on deaf ears. The accounts that the activist, opposition politicians, journalist, commentators, media analysts and human rights organisation detailed about the Gambia, are rendered futile because the international diplomatic wheel continues […]
Fatou Jaw Manneh Goes To Oslo
By Foday Samateh “When I arrived in Gambia, I was greeted by some plainclothes secret service personnel at the airport. “You are Fatou Jaw Manneh?” they asked. “Yes,” I answered. “Come with us,” they said. My brother was there to pick me up. “Where are you taking her?” he asked. […]
Burkina Chooses Interim Leader
Political and military leaders in Burkina Faso have chosen a former foreign minister, Michel Kafando, to be the country’s interim president. The move follows the signing of a charter on Sunday mapping out a year-long transition to elections. Mr Kafando was one of four possible candidates for the post, including […]
Senegal Is Uncomfortable With Gambian Activists
The recent arrest and subsequent release of the coordinator of the Coalition for Change -The Gambia (CCG) Dr. Amadou Scattred Janneh and human rights journalist Seedy Ceesay of Freedom newspaper by Karang gendarmerie border post has left many skeptical about the safety of Gambian dissidents in Senegal. In this interview […]
Yahya: A Big Tree That Must Be Cut Down
Indisputable! The remaining questions: How do we chop down the tree? When do we chop down the big tree – before the start of new project or at the end or somewhere in-between? The answers to these questions are not simply what we wish but what we could, what’s feasible […]
AI Condemn’s Dr. Janneh’s Arrest
By Abdoulie John The Coordinator of the pro-democracy group Coalition for Change -The Gambia (CCG) was released on Friday from gendarmerie custody after being arrested for being in possession of T-shirts bearing the slogan “Jammeh Must Go”. Dr Amadou Scattred Janneh was a former Gambian Minister of Communication. “He was […]
Burkina Sides Agree On Civilian-led Transition
A framework for a transitional government in Burkina Faso has been agreed after talks between political, military and civil leaders. The plan was agreed unanimously, however a new leader was not named. The transitional body is intended to return the country to civilian rule and prepare for elections next year. […]
Gambia Mourns Emblematic Caliph
Gambians are mourning the death of caliph general of the Hydara caliphate in Brufut in Kombo North. Sheriff Kebba Hydara, aged 92, died a fortnight ago. His death came as a great shock to many a Muslim and even non-Muslims in the Gambia and abroad. Many people described him as […]
‘We Endure Maximum Brutality’
“A person sitting under the sun should remain there with steadfastness because the shade will find him/her there. I will encourage the UDP supporters to keep fighting.” Aji Sukaina Kah President of United Democratic Party (UDP) women’s wing has delivered a very moving speech at the party’s 18th anniversary rally […]
Deputies Pile Pressure On NYSS
Public Accounts and Public Enterprises committees (PAC and PEC) of the National Assembly have asked the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSS) to recover outstanding loans of D740, 526. The loans were noted in 20 files examined by the auditors. Pa Majagne Ndow, an auditor at National Audit Office, told deputies in […]