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, […]
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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 […]
Let's Come Out En Masse To Talk Sense Into Jammeh!
On Tuesday August 5th, Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh is expected to be in Washington for a summit of African and United States government officials. Gambians in the United States are preparing to give Mr. Jammeh the reception he deserves and we want to talk about why every Gambian ought to be […]
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) […]
Contemplation Over The 20th July 22 Anniversary Take-Over
Tuesday July 22nd 2014 was 20 years since a bunch of junior soldiers toppled the elected government of President Dawda Kairaba Jawara and put an end to 30 years of post-colonial republic which at the time was the longest lasting practice of multiparty politics on the African continent. A system of […]
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 […]
The Revolution That Robs Gambia Off Its Sovereignty
Reading the Daily Observer Wednesday 23 July 2014 editorial captioned “Still moving on” left me emotionally deflated and wondering what happens to the moral conscience of the editor-in-chief of the paper. On a second note, I concluded perhaps he is coerced to dress the Revolution that is “a misdirected course […]