THE GREAT UDP GIVES US A CLEAR ANSWER! For those who deny and doubt the fact that there exist a “big” political party in the Gambia, the United Democratic Party (UDP) provides them yet another overwhelming evidence that even in politics there is no equality. The results of the just […]
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Solo Sandeng, Others Remembered
By Abdoulie John Hundreds of people showed up on Saturday to take part in Solo Sandeng Freedom March, commemorating the peaceful demonstration spearheaded by United Democratic Party (UDP) youth wing to demand “proper electoral reforms”. The peaceful demonstration, which took place on April 14, 2016 was met with a full […]
Indeed There Are Winners And Losers
THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL! Contrary to Hon. Halifa Sallah’s claim, there are losers and winners in any election or competition. Halifa Sallah will never accept that simple fact. As a party leader he emerges a loser in yet another election but he remains in denial. What Halifa Sallah should […]
Help Us Send Home Jafara’s Remains
Gambian community in Finland is not only mourning the sudden death of Jafara Kanyi, they are also making efforts to send his remains home. Jafara Kanyi, a native of Jarra Sankwia in the Lower River Region, passed away in Helsinki last week after a brief sickness. The man pictured above […]
‘There Are No Losers Or Winners’
By Abdoulie John The leader of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) believes “there are no losers or winners in an election. There are representatives and those waiting to be representatives if the people decide to select them.” Halifa Sallah of PDOIS, who spoke to this reporter, […]
It’s Time To Repeal Indemnity Act
By Abdoulie John Civil society activists are intensifying calls for the repeal of the Indemnity Act, a controversial legislation that shields those responsible for the April 2000 student massacres from being prosecuted. The move comes in the wake of the commemoration of the events that led to the cold-blooded killings […]
Epitaph! Solo Sandeng: ‘Hailing A Political Colossus’
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Comrade Solo Sandeng Immortalizes Liberation Struggle of Conscience Versus State Power: “My blood will nourish the tree that will bear the fruits of freedom. Tell my people I love them; they must continue the fight…” In comrade Solo Sandeng, the Gambia have lost yet another giant […]
Ousainou Darboe Is Vindicated Again
After his foes accused him of signing an unfounded document aimed at returning Gambian migrants from Germany, Foreign Affairs Minister’s enemies had gone to another level by crafting yet lie against him. When the Germany story bites the dust, the skillful liars this time soiled Ousainou Darboe’s name with the […]
Stop Misinterpreting Facts!
Max, You are at it again, attempting to impose your own misunderstanding of someone’s views on the readership. Quote @ author: “when displaying leadership was consequential to have prevented a civil war in our country, during the political impasse in December 2016, Mr. Sallah paid his dues beyond the call […]
Halifa Doesn’t Prevent Civil War
I cannot allow Mr. Musa Camara to go away with the content of his article titled The Broken Gavel – Halifa Sallah v Madam Denton (A Rejoinder) a challenge. In the said Mr. Camera wrote: “when displaying leadership was consequential to have prevented a civil war in our country, during the […]
False News – Gambia’s New Nemesis
By Suntou Touray A handful of people still do not underscore and highlight the reality that the Gambia came out of a very terrible dictatorship that has left our country virtually on her knees. But no one must downplay the bravery of Gambians from all strata of life: market vendors, […]
Bio Wins Sierra Leone’s Presidency
By JAIME YAYA BARRY A former military commander and coup leader who later went to graduate school in the United States and Britain was declared the winner of Sierra Leone’s presidential runoff on Wednesday after a campaign season marred by reports of violence and irregularities. The winner, Julius Maada Bio, […]