The Caliph General of the Sheriff Caliphate in Dasilameh Sangajor, who has been illegally detained since Tuesday, was on Thursday morning ferried to Banjul for a meeting with members of the Supreme Islamic Council (SIC). The Council members reportedly told the Caliph General that his arrest was initiated by them [ […]
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Compared To His Predecessors, Obama Has Done Little For Africa
By Alagi Yorro Jallow There is a palpable thrill in Africa at the prospects of a second term for President Obama, even though in his foreign policy, Africa has not been a priority. Apart from visits to Egypt and Ghana, he has done little about the Malian meltdown, HIV-AIDS, education, […]
Africa Cannot Lay Claim On Barack Obama
African leaders seem to have rested their hopes on the United States president Barack Obama to turn the tide in Africa. However, in a 2008 article, Gambian journalist warned in earnest that “If Obama is a messiah, he’s not our messiah. We cannot lay claim to him.” Alagi Yorro Jallow’s […]
Ebou Jallow Is Cleaning His Image
By Kaba Sallah Pa Nderry Mbye of Freedom newspaper Online, recently scored two long and interesting interviews with Captain Ebou Jallow, the first spokesperson of the Yaya Jammeh Military junta. Ebou Jallow was the face and voice of the military junta early on in 1994. Captain Jallow was also the […]
Breaking News: Yahya Jammeh Conferred New Title
Amir al-Mu’minin (Commander of The Faithful Believers) President Jammeh’s new title. There is comedy going at the bizarre Gambian Presidential residence in Banjul. Religious leaders gathered to bestow even more ridiculous noble and high sounding titles and honour on the Gambian dictator. The Banjul Imam, state that the new title is […]
‘Backway Is Shattering Our Country ‘
The Gambia’s former parliamentarian is deeply concerned about the high number of youths engaging in the perilous journey to Europe in search of “greener pastures”. This has proven to be “a journey of no return” for many youths who spend several months and days combing through the bushes, deserts and […]
Eid Mubarak: New Moon Is Sighted
Kairo News wishes the entire Muslim Ummah (community) a happy Eid Mubarak. The Muslim holy Month of Ramadan fast is completed today. The New crescent moon has been sighted in many countries. The Mufti of Australia and the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia all announced the sighting of the new […]
US-Africa Summit Must Listen To Voice Of People
In a guest column, E. Gyimah Boadi of Ghana’s Center for Democratic Development says the vast majority of Africans who prefer democracy over authoritarian regimes deserve to be heard at the forthcoming U.S.-Africa Summit convened by President Barack Obama. The child kidnappings by Boko Haram have done a great deal […]
'Jammeh Is A Disaster For Gambia'
By Abdoulie John The President of the Coalitionn for Change The Gambia (CCG) has criticised the Gambian leader, describing him as “a disaster for the country.” “When Yahya Jammeh assumed power through the barrel of the gun, there was some degree of our hopes that the People Progressive Party (PPP) […]
Jammeh's Brother Jumps From Lance Corporal To Lieutenant
The top brass of the Gambia National Army have become mired in shock and disbelief upon receiving a directive ordering the immediate promotion of a defence clerk to an officer position without merits or justifications. Lance Corporal Sulayman Jammeh, a cousin brother to Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, has been promoted to […]
It’s Time To Defeat Dictatorship
As another flame of the so-called 22nd July celebration passed, Gambians have again gone through the trauma for the twentieth time in their lives. What an irony for the peace loving people of our beloved nation to be under the shackle of tyranny. I will buttress on the bitter and painful […]
'Coup Celebration Is Illegal'
The Youth Coordinator of the United Democratic Party (UDP) in the West Coast Region has described “any undemocratic change of government as illegal.” Foday Gassama questioned the rationale of celebrating the 1994 military takeover in the Gambia. “The July 22 revolution should not be celebrated, people cannot be proud of […]