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Barrow Dispels Clouds Over Term Limit

By Abdoulie John Gambian President on Thursday dispelled confusion surrounding his country’s presidential term limit, which has been left wide open during the tenure of the ousted dictator Yahya Jammeh. President Adama Barrow said he would do his best to honour what he considered as his major campaign promise. “It […]

Society

Interior Minister We Need Answers!

Matters Arising – Hon. Interior Minister Mai Ahmad Fatty Firstly, we welcome your ministry’s openness and willingness to engage Gambians on matters that concern the activities of your ministry. This is a commendable move and hope other ministries and other public institutions will emulate your ministry’s positive move. As a […]

Society

Kani-kunda Needs Your Bailout

The pictures in this piece speak for themselves that residents of Jarra Kani-kunda village in the Lower River Region definitely need emergency assistance. The villagers last night had their homes destroyed by a heavy downpour that had been accompanied by powerful wind. Roofs, corrugates and fence need either repairs or […]

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Victims Revisit Jammeh’s Horror

Long-silent victims of the Gambia’s ousted dictator last week braved the rain to revisit the horror they faced at Kairaba Beach Hotel. The July 21st panel discussion themed “The New Gambia: Which Way Forward?” provided an opportunity to reflect on tyranny at a time Gambians are celebrating freedom and liberty. […]

Politics

My July 22 Pledge!

Today, 23 years ago, some misguided soldiers subverted the democratic order in The Gambia. For the last 22 years and six months, these soldiers and their civilian enablers killed, tortured, maimed, exiled and instilled untold fear in the minds of Gambians. But in 2014, after the UDP vs. Police scuffle […]

Society

Jammeh’s Victims Damn Tambadou’s Gaffe

The victims of former President Yahya Jammeh’s human rights violations have raised concerns about the leaked audios of Special Prosecutor in the trial of Ebrima Solo Sandeng. In a statement published below, the Gambia Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations described Lawyer Sheriff Tambadou’s gaffe as “reprehensible.” Press Release: […]

Politics

Sheriff’s Leaks Lick Old Wound

What makes this case worrisome for many is Baa’s earlier public rebuke of the interior ministry for “rushing” to bring charges against the NIA nine. My opinion at the time was that if there was no ulterior motive, such disagreement should have been settled at cabinet level with the president […]

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Bar Deplores Ndura’s Mischief

The Gambia Bar Association has issued a statement distancing itself from the impropriety of one of its senior members Lawyer Sheriff Tambadou. The association also condemned what it called “the mischievous actions” of Mrs Ndura Badjie, wife of former NIA Director standing trial for murder, describing her pre-meditated recording of the meeting […]