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 […]
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Don’t Judge Me (Gambian Elite’s Deep Thoughts)
By Suntou Touray All the tyrant’s elites and all his hangers on They cannot be anything without him Their labours from top universities are meaningless without him They cannot do even menial jobs They cannot go unnoticed! Imagine them sitting in Hagan Street every morning not knowing what to do? Imagine […]
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 […]
Gambia’s Borrowing Is Unsustainable
The government of the Gambia will borrow what is sustainable, an apparent dramatic shift in policy by the Jammeh regime. Central Bank Governor spilled the beans when he said: “We should limit ourselves on what we have or borrow what is sustainable as far as payment is concern.” Governor Amadou […]
Acquitted Journalists Remain Firm
The rigorous and protracted legal battle has not dampened the spirits of the acquitted Gambian Journalists. Musa S. Sheriff and Sainey Marenah, who are celebrating their legal victory, remain firm in their resolve to execute their journalistic duties without fear or favour. They were on Monday freed on charges of […]
Pay Day For Dictator Jammeh
By Lamin Saddam Sanyang, The Netherlands In shaa Allah we are almost at the end of the barbaric, cruel and brutal reigning of President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh. Like employees get their wages and salaries at the end of each pay-period, so is President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh and his bunch of criminals […]
Organized Confrontation: The Final Action To Uproot Jammeh!
By Ousainou Mbenga With the recent explosion of the Burkinabe powder keg in the country of the “upright people” – Burkina Faso; all the neocolonial gangsters and puppets in the region – including Macky Sall and his monstrous friend, Yaya Jammeh – are sitting on edge. Macky sall, Jonathan Goodluck […]