Where was ECOWAS [Economic Community of West African States] when Yahya Jammeh tortured thousands of Gambians for 22 consecutive years? Where was ECOWAS when Jammeh massacred a dozen or more students in cold blood? For the ECOWAS [Community Court] to rule now that these victims of the former regime should […]
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Gambia Gov’t Concerned About Signs Of Media Intolerance
The Gambia government has raised concerns about what it calls “the signs of intolerance in the media, particularly those of a religious nature.” The concern is contained in a press release issued by the Information and Communication Ministry, detailing a recent Cabinet meeting. Read below the press release in full: […]
Veteran Broadcaster Awarded Gambian Pride Of 2017
After almost 40 years of voluntary public service to the nation, one of The Gambia’s legendary Broadcaster cum Social Healers, Alhagie Ebrima Bah has been crowned as “The Gambian Pride of the year” 2017 by Gambian Talents Promotion (GTP). Alhagie Ebrima Bah, affectionately called Mamakoto, is the third legend to […]
No Longer Forbidden
By Foday Samateh I once reviewed a book on media persecution in The Gambia and titled the piece “Freedom of Expression is Forbidden Here.” With the fall of the despotic rule a year ago, what was once a fight for idealism has become a reality. A glance at the media […]
Gambia: Be Mindful Of China’s Rape
I beg you to take note and publish the below statement. This letter is meant to be for the support of the Gambian people as it is of high importance that Gambia don’t sell out their values to foreign countries. The Chinese fish factory at Gunjur and Kartong has been […]
‘Pay To Play’ Disqualifies Pa Njie
Once again I cannot be silent without participation in the mayoral election debate in Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), a constituency that plays the most important role in business and political life of The Gambia. I also felt that it is injustice if I don’t condemn or expose Mr Pa Njie […]
Land Reforms Can Prevent Conflict Between Farmers And Pastoralists In West Africa
Land reforms are an important element in the process of sustainable development. It allows policy makers to directly observe how land is utilised to determine priority development areas and to avoid future land conflicts. Each region must find what works best for them despite the diverse land tenure system around […]
We Remove Management By Fear
President Adama Barrow has said that one year into his presidency has removed one of the major hurdles, Management by Fear by “creating an enabling environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, positive engagement, guided by a clear vision in our quest to build the New Gambia. This vision is captured […]
Give Us Bones Mr. President!
Whatever President Adama Barrow does or says will be interpreted differently – positively or negatively. His silence becomes another talking point of its own on the social media. Complaints of his failure to address national issues of concern pollute the air. Born Again Activist warriors point daggers at President Barrow, […]
Monkey Works Baboon Eats Days Are Over
Leadership can sometimes be a very complex discipline because to lead effectively you have to embrace yourself for conflicts and be candid enough even if it means creating new enemies. As a leader, you don´t expect to be liked or loved by everyone. What is important is to have integrity […]
President Zuma Tenders Resignation
South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) accepted the registration of President Jacob Zuma. In a televised speech on Wednesday night, the embattled Zuma resigned “with immediate effect”. The ANC had earlier asked Mr. Zuma to step down or face a vote of no confidence in parliament. President Zuma, 75, […]
President Zuma Risks Vote Out
South Africa’s embattled President Jacob Zuma has been given a day to resign or face vote of no confidence. This development follows a recall by the National Executive Committee of the governing African National Congress. President Zuma today concludes a 50-minute interview South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). He has left […]