Kairo News crew is trying to verify the incidence of former President Jammeh’s right hand man, SG Momdou Sabally sobbing with the NIAs. Our sources are working to confirm the alleged incident. If you were in court or witnessed Momodou Sabally sobbing, email kaironews12@gmail.com. Our Executive Editor Musa Saidykhan and […]
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Gambia Puts EU Aid At Risk
DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Gambia has postponed at the last minute a week-long visit by two U.N. experts on torture and extrajudicial killings, a move they said was ‘extremely worrying’ and cast doubt on the country’s commitment to a better human rights record. The European Union, which has given […]
Wounded Jammeh Vents Anger On His Personal Guard
The Gambia’s wounded President has started venting anger on those close to him, with his Personal Protection Officer Col. Umpa Mendy becoming the first victim. President Yahya Jammeh on Monday ordered Mendy to be demoted from Colonel to Lance Corporal. Mendy was part of the presidential delegation booed, yelled at and […]
Pa Bojang Escapes Jammeh’s Wrath
The head of Kanilai International Group has completely escaped President Yahya Jammeh’s wrath. Pa Ousman Bojang who jumped bail in April this year finally landed in the United States on Sunday. Prior to his US travel, Mr. Bojang had been living in Senegal where Gambian intelligence agents were tracking his […]
Pa Bojang Escapes Jammeh's Wrath
The head of Kanilai International Group has completely escaped President Yahya Jammeh’s wrath. Pa Ousman Bojang who jumped bail in April this year finally landed in the United States on Sunday. Prior to his US travel, Mr. Bojang had been living in Senegal where Gambian intelligence agents were tracking his […]
Bombardier Is Still Alive But …
Kairo News can confirm with confidence that the former army Lt. Col. Kawsu Camara alias Bombardier is alive and kicking, although he is going through hell. “Bombardier is still alive and kicking,” our indefatigable Revealer confirmed. “He is still in Mile 2 Central Prison,” the Revealer said, adding that “President […]
Ebola Nigerians Go Comical?
The scourge of the Ebola virus in Nigeria has thrown up a lot of issues. Aside government’s spirited efforts to contain the spread of the virus, there have been a rise in weird and comical angles to it on the social media. Damola Adeoye picks up some of them. With […]
Jammeh's Daughter Regrets US Trip
The teenage daughter of Gambian President is reported to be struggling with the psychological trauma caused by two days of protest against her father’s presence in the just concluded US-Africa Summit in Washington, D.C. It wasn’t clear how the First Lady Madam Zeinab Zuma Jammeh has reacted to the greatest […]
Darboe Recalls 18 Years Of Extraordinary Challenges
The leader of the Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party has said that the past 18 years of his “life have been full of extraordinary challenges.” Ousainou Darboe, a successful lawyer with a household name in the Gambia, turns 66 today. In this write up published below, the lawyer-turned-politician was […]
Did US Expel Violent Gambian Diplomat?
A security attache’ at the Gambia’s diplomatic mission has reportedly been declared persona non grata by the United States authorities. Pierre Minteh’s diplomatic alleged expulsion is exacerbated by his violent action meted out on Gambian protesters, including journalist Fatou Camara who sustained injuries. Fatou was chased and knocked down by […]
Gambian Semester Tastes Jammeh's Bitter Pills
Gambian youth was on June 20th, 2014 was taken away by the Nation Intelligence Agency (NIA) officers soon after he landed at the Banjul Airport. The victim, whose identity cannot be revealed for personal security reasons, was targeted for participating in August 2012 protest in Alaska, United States. Agents said […]
Jammeh’s Thugs Attack Protesters
President Yahya Jammeh’s security officers who have become known for their thuggery attacked peaceful protesters in Washington, D.C. last night. As a result of the attack, journalist Fatou Camara and Ousainou Mbenga were rushed to the hospital while a member of Gambian leader’s security was taken for questioning. We have […]