President John Draman Mahama of Ghana has been unanimously elected the new Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He will lead the regional economic grouping for a year. President Mahama’s election has dashed President Yahya Jammeh’s life-long dreams of occupying the coveted regional Chairmanship. Gambian leader […]
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PPP Counts 30-Year Blessings
The Coordinator of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has reminded Gambians about the ousted regime’s blessings. In a write published verbatim, Omar Amadou Jallow believed this was necessary to put the record straight for the benefit of all, particularly the younger Gambians. PPP (30) YEARS DEVELOPMENT ACCOMPLISHMED IN THE GAMBIA […]
Join the Struggle or Step Aside
After reading his writing, I am beginning this wonder if Mr. Lamin Darbo is not of such persons who could not stand meaningful progress by any Gambian or Gambian groups. It seems instead of contributing to our Gambian struggle, Mr. Darbo prides himself in negative criticism of anything resembling Gambian […]
PPP Ready for New York Meeting
The People Progressive Party (PPP) is pleased to present the Party leaders: Omar Jallow (OJ), former Agriculture Minister, His Excellency Mr. Bakary B. Darboe, former Vice President and Minister of Finance; To a meet-and-greet town hall meeting and to raise funds in the following States in the United States of […]
GCC Reveals Strategy Document
Below is the word-for-word copy of the Gambia Consultative Council’ strategy document. The council is headed by Dr. Sidat Jobe, the Gambia’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs. Overview Objective 1. Creation of an up-to thirty-five member National Transitional Council to consist of representatives from each political party, civil society organization, […]
Jammeh’s Removal is GCC’s Mission
Officials of the Gambia Consultative Council (GCC) issued their strategy document, spelling out their singular and overriding mission of removing President Yahya Jammeh and his government from power. “Recognizing the severity of the human rights abuses and the prevailing chaos in government in Gambia, GCC’s singular and overriding mission is […]
Jammeh’s Fatal Witchcraft Cleansing
By Fabakary B. Ceesay The sudden death of President Yahya Jammeh’s aunt in 2009 prompted the Gambia government to declare what it called “witchcraft cleansing.” The exercise, which occurred between mid-January and March 2009, was ordered by President Yahya Jammeh who blamed his aunt’s sudden death on witchcraft. The president, […]
Gloomy Coast Needs Bail Out
By Lamin Saddam Sanyang, The Netherlands Since the brutal regime of President Yahya Jammeh took over power by force, our Smiling Coast has become the Gloomy Coast. From 1994 to date, only Allah (SWT) knows how many Gambians and Africans at large were killed or disappeared by President Jammeh and […]
In Alasana Jobarteh’s Trial: Is Skype A Radio Station?
By Yaya Dampha The case of the United Democratic Party (UDP) media officer Alasana Jobarteh continues in Bundung Magistrate’s Court, with the state’s key evidence being Freedom Newspaper publication. Mr. Jobarteh’s legal tussle before Principal Magistrate Ibrahim Kijera continued with the testimony of the second prosecution witness, Mr. Sheriff Sonko […]
Gambian Dictator Wants Moyes Fired
‘Fire David Moyes’ Says President Jammeh The Manchester United fanatic, Yahya Jammeh wants the Manchester United board to fire manager David Moyes. In a private rant, Jammeh says, “Moyes’ records are atrocious and appalling. He should be fired.” Whilst Gambians suffer, President Jammeh is angry at the losing Manchester United. […]
Oscar Pistorious Headed for Jail!
By Dida Halake, London, UK There are two Golden Rules accepted in all civilised jurisdictions for fairness and justice in criminal trials to prevail. The First Golden Rule is that every accused person must be presumed, by the court of law, to be innocent until proven guilty (“presumption of […]
'Gambia Is Slipping Into Darkness'
An activist group has written a letter to President Yahya Jammeh expressing concern about the Gambia’s uncertain future. “We have an important item to discuss with you about the state of affairs of our beloved country,” The Republican Group’s letter stated. “Mr. President, as citizens of the Gambia and with […]