This post is a response to Fatu Radio Network article originally published by Standard Newspaper in which Fabakary Tombong Jatta – the interim leader of the former ruling APRC – argued that the Gambia’s ousted President Yahya Jammeh should not live in exile. Does Fabakary Tombong Jatta, the former House […]
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What Has Become of Africa’s Deposed Leaders?
By Carley Petesch | Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal — As shock continues over the fate of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who vowed to rule until death but now finds himself in military custody, here’s a look at other larger-than-life African leaders who spent years in power, then lost it. Gambia’s […]
A military coup is afoot in Zimbabwe. What’s next for the embattled nation?
By David B. Moore, University of Johannesburg Nobody is safe from the rages of Zimbabwe’s First Lady, “Dr. Amai” Grace Mugabe. There was the young South African model Grace lashed with extension cords. 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe’s longtime and usually trusted ally Emmerson Mnangagwa, was next in the firing line: […]
What Barrow Tells Diaspora Gambians
By Abdoulie John Gambian leader winds up his maiden presidential visit to the United States where he attended the General Assembly of the United Nations. President Adama Barrow wrapped up his flurry of activities with a town hall meeting with Diaspora Gambians in New York on Saturday before heading home […]
Barrow Returns Home; What Next?
Gambian President Adama Barrow returned home after having performed pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The President received warm welcome at home, with supporters lining up the streets singing and dancing. President Barrow, whose delegation includes some ministers and high-ranking government officials, joined millions of Muslims from around the world who […]
What Mama Kandeh Must Know
When the leader of opposition Gambia Democractic Congress (GDC) was pedaling allegations that ministers of the Coalition government embezzled donor funds he didn’t realise how he had weakened his political career. Mama Kandeh would have been a political darling had he substantiated what turned out to be “wild allegations.” His […]
WHAT THE NUMBERS TELL!
Brighton Essay 23 WHAT THE NUMBERS TELL! Barrow and Yahya Governments are essentially the same! By this I don’t mean the extra judicial component of the APRC government. In fact, they are both the same as Jawara’s. That means we haven’t learned anything (or very little) from our own history. […]
What’s Holding Toskani Pharm Gambia Ltd Investors?
By Abu Hamza ARE THEY BEING TRAMPLED UNDERFOOT? THE COALITION GOVERNMENT SHOULD FIND OUT. It has come to my knowledge that a company by the name of Toskani Pharma Gambia Ltd based in Brikama came to the Gambia almost ten years ago; [that is in September 2006] with the intention […]
What President Told Muslim Elders
In honour of the Eid-ul-Fitr feast, Gambian President last night hosted Muslim leaders at State House. Unlike his predecessor who never chose his words, President Adama Barrow’s respectful speech was loaded with parables. He recognised the crucial role religious leaders play especially with regard to shepherding their flock. President Barrow […]
What’s Halifa’s Hidden Agenda?
That is the highest level of hypocrisy. Mr Sallah is speaking from both sides of his mouth. Not so long ago, at the very beginning of the Transition, he said it was unconstitutional to appoint Mrs Tambajang the VP but now he is calling for a Transitional Justice System to […]
What Motivates Kanilai Protest
Details continue to emerge on the whys and wherefores of the violent protest at Kanilai, the birthplace of ousted Gambian President Yahya Jammeh. On December 1st last year Gambian voters voted out their country’s longtime dictator and replaced him with President Adama Barrow. But Yahya Jammeh’s supporters have since demonstrated […]
What Is African Liberation Day?
By Sainey Faye “It is time for new hands to lift the burdens.” – Nelson Mandela “My generation led Africa to political freedom.The current generation of leaders and peoples of Africa must pick up the flickering torch of African Freedom, refuel it with their enthusiasm and determination, and carry it […]