By Kemo Kinteh The filling of the remaining cabinet posts is a step in the right direction and a welcome move. The ball is “rolling” as in the president’s own words. Of concern to me, however is the post of Vice President. The dispatch did clarify Madam Fatoumata Tambajang’s selection […]
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Honouring Congolese Icon Etienne Tshisekede
His recent death in Brussels at the age of 84 has yet again reminded the continent [Africa] that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is due for elections. Étienne Tshisekedi’s political life started when he came into prominence as an adviser to the first Prime Minister of the then Republic of […]
From Exile With Love
By Baba Galleh Jallow As I watched Yahya Jammeh get off of Gambian soil and step into the plane that carried him into exile, I felt heaviness in my chest and tears pouring uncontrollably down my face. No, they were not tears of joy at the fact that the tyrant […]
In twenty thirteen few months after being elected the fourth President of Kenya, Uhuru Muigai Kanyatta signed the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which today has come to be a major reason for the strike which has crippled Public Health facilities. Kenya is under a nationwide strike championed by public sector doctors […]
Dog Bite Kills President-Elect’s Son
The eight-year-old son of the Gambia’s President-elect Adama Barrow has died after he was bitten by a dog in Manjai Kunda. Habibu Barrow’s untimely death comes few days before his father’s inauguration on January 19th. After attending the Franco-Africa Summit in Mali, Adama Barrow was flown to Senegal. The ECOWAS […]
Smiling Forest Revisited
Loony’s last year in power and how he suffered a crushing defeat in the ring By Baba Galleh Jallow Loony the fox always wanted it both ways. He wanted the best of all worlds. He wanted to both eat his cake and keep it at the same time. He knew […]
Missing Bundung Minor Found But
The family of a missing 8-year-old boy in Bundung has finally breathed peace after their son was found alive and kicking. Ousman Daffeh, the son of Bakebba Daffeh and Jabo (Nyima) Sawo, went missing for more than 24 hours. Ousman Daffeh went missing while playing with other children of his […]
Trump Pulls Off Biggest Upset In U.S. History
Markets are already reeling after the billionaire scores stunning win over Clinton. By SHANE GOLDMACHER and BEN SCHRECKINGER Donald Trump is going to be the next president of the United States. The billionaire businessman who never before held elected office shocked America and the world, defeating Hillary Clinton in an […]
‘Opposition Convention Is Our Pride’
We can be proud of the convention. It was held in a spirit of decorum and professionalism. Respect was the cornerstone of the deliberations and even though I was not following it live, the live pictures sent out were a testimony that we can, in the auspices of professionalism in […]
Why UDP’s Choice Is Right
The main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has finally crossed the crucial bridge of nominating a presidential candidate for December 1st election. Such a process is usually tedious and painful because hard choices have to be made. It is a process whose result is not acceptable by everyone. But the […]
How My Uncle Rescues Me
When I was in primary school, I was always on top of my class and one of my uncles in the Kombos was paying attention and supported. When the common entrance results came out, I was on top of the class and was so excited. All of a sudden, my […]
THE STORY
THE STORY BY TURAMAKANG TRAWALLY Once Upon A Time In Senghor’s NDOUMBAY LAND there lived all the animals of West Africa living, gracing and enjoying harmoniously under the umbrella of Peace, Progress and Prosperity to warrant the worthy etiquette of “Smiling Coast of the West” as would brag from the envious wild. […]