One may wonder why Gambian President missed the opportunity to meet his Ivorian counterpart, President Lansana Ouattara? President Jammeh sent his envoy to meet Ouattara envoys instead of enjoying the comfort of flying, which he is known for. Since Jammeh’s office failed to issue any explanation, speculators have flew with […]
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Open Letter To All Gambians
Thursday, the 24th of April 2014, will mark 44 years of the Republic of The Gambia. It was on this day in 1970 that men and women of this beloved country exercised their right to sovereignty in a referendum which gave us a Republic. During the era of the First […]
Let’s Boycott Thione Seck
By Kaba Sallah Let’s take the fight against Dictator Yaya Jammeh to his friends and collaborators in our oppression! Let us not sponsor our own oppression – Lets hit our oppressors in the pocket! As you may have already heard, the Senegalese musician, Thione Seck, is preparing for a tour […]
Jammeh Vows to Ditch English
Gambian president has once again caught the world’s attention when he expressed his intention to replace English as the country’s official language. President Yahya Jammeh wanted an unnamed local language to become the former British colony’s official language. “We no longer subscribe to the belief that for you to be […]
Jammeh Contracts Brazilian Butchers
Gambian president is reported to have contracted butchers from Brazil. Our State House sources said the said butchers originally hailed from Syria. “They have been living in Brazil when President Yahya Jammeh contracted them for the slaughter mission,” our source confirmed. “Jammeh brought the three men to the Gambia to […]
Not Enough To Keep Blaming Yahya
How many political parties have an up-to-date manifesto clearly articulating their intended governance philosophy and priority programs to improve the nation’s quality of life? I don’t know the answer but if I have to bet I would say only PDOIS. Isn’t that in itself very telling? Where are the program […]
The Mickey Mouse Leader
By Baba Galleh Jallow His Mouthy Lousy the Poxident, Snooty Largy Dotty Mickey MMM Mouse was at his best of the worst. Dressed in his customary cowhide robes, his iron scarf hung around his neck, his wooden cap on his rugged head, and his iron boots strapped to his flat […]
Gunpowder Smell Terrifies Nyancho
By Bolonba‘ I’m cautioned every now and then By a Nyancho scared of the gun powder smell In the midst of ruthless tyranny, he recommends no confrontation One wonders, what are the present priorities of this Nyancho son? But then, oral history unveiled to us the three categories of Nyanchos: […]
So I Keep My Quiet
I want to speak for my rights, but I was threatened to be jailed, if what I say is not liked by the government. “Just keep quiet and mind your business,” as if what I am saying is not my business. So I keep my quiet. I want to speak […]
Truth About Jammeh’s Health
After months of speculations over the deteriorating health of Gambian president, Kairo News has caught up with a State House insider who claims to have a vast knowledge of the subject. “Yes, it’s true that President Yahya Jammeh has been battling sickness for so long,” our trusted source said. “It […]
Niger Extradites Gaddafi's Son
Libyan government says third son of late former Libyan leader has been handed over and is now in a Tripoli prison. Niger has extradited Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saadi to the Libyan capital Tripoli, the Libyan government has said. The third son of the former Libyan leader is being held in […]
PPP Government’s Costly Mistake
A former Gambian soldier believes that the ousted regime of Sir Dawda Jawara has “paid the price of its costly mistake.” “Sir Dawda committed grave mistake when he removed Colonel Ndow Njie, a former police officer, as the Commander of the Gambia Armed Forces,” Yaya […]