By Kemo Kinteh I just came back from a three-week vacation in the Gambia. My impression, politically, is that the approach of President Adama Barrow seems to be spreading the responsibility of governing over many heads and institutions. This approach is in line with democracy and parts of our culture, […]
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What UDP’s Electoral Victory Means
I want to congratulate the entire leadership of the United Democratic Party and its supporters for a resounding landslide victory. This victory is the beginning of a new era of political freedom, democracy and constitutional rule that our country has been yearning for 22 years. The UDP’s victories in every […]
What We Have In Common Should Unite Us
What We Have in Common as Gambians Should Unite Us. We Should Discourage Tribalism & Tribal Politics: By Emmanuel Daniel Joof (Paps) The recent exchanges by Gambians on the online media is very troubling. Many Gambians on social media have been participating in pure and raw “tribalistic” exchanges and […]
BB Gets What He Deserves
After more than two decades in exile, worthy sons and daughters of the Gambia are visiting their country of birth. Some came home unnoticed but family, friends and associates of Bakary Bunja Dabo (alias BB) filled the Banjul International Airport on Thursday when news of his arrival filled the air. […]
State Visit, Official Visit And Working Visit: What Is In A Name?
Omar Alieu Touray His Excellency Adama Barrow is visiting France and Belgium this week. Different news outlets have given the visit different titles, with some calling it state visit, others an official visit, while some refer to it a working visit. To the general public, these might just be […]
What All Jammeh Detainees Must Do
One of our most trusted sources hinted the death of a freed opposition detainee a fortnight ago. Regrettably, this conversation all of a sudden took a deflection, denying us the opportunity to ask the source to elaborate more. Before the deflection, our trusted source hinted us to be on all […]
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS: What the Electorate Must Know
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS: What the Electorate Must Know & Who to Vote for or Not Vote For? By Emmanuel Daniel Joof (Paps) Gambians go to the polls again on the 6th April and this time to elect the candidates of their choice to represent them in the National Assembly (Parliament). Those elected […]
Coalition Election Saga: Who Says What And Why
The ongoing debate and discussion in relation to the approach of the coalition to the incoming parliament is skewed towards depicting the coalition as a single entity with uniform intention of contesting the elections separately. Thus, many holes are left unfilled in the debate as many legitimate questions are not […]
Lest We Forget Too Soon Who & What the APRC Government of Yahya Jammeh & His Ministers Stood For
By Emmanuel Daniel Joof (Paps) Lest We Forget Too Soon Who & What the APRC Government of Yahya Jammeh & His Ministers Stood For. Taking pictures which depicts comradeship and solidarity with former APRC Cabinet Ministers under whose watch Yahya Jammeh brutally tortured and killed Gambians is distasteful to many […]
What Sillah Can Bring To GRTS
The appointment of veteran journalist as the Director General of the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) has been hailed by many people. Mr. Ebrima Sillah, who replaces Malick Jones, has a wealth of experience in both print. broadcasting and online journalism. Mentored and trained by the late doyen journalist […]
Re: Jawara Finally Gets What He Wants
By Kemo Kinteh Without doubt President Jawara is happy, like million Gambians, to witness the downfall of a brutal dictator. And it is right that the new president call a courtesy on President Jawara to show respect and collect wisdom. And it is also right that over the weekend many […]
What New Gambian Ministers Promise
By Abdoulie John Gambian newly appointed cabinet ministers have vowed to live up to expectations in achieving political and social demands. The much awaited government is expected to move the country away from Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule and deliver on a good number of promises. “A new Gambia has been […]