By BB Sanneh Spiritual minds wondered and lingered in limbo for 22 years as to why this beautiful country lost its moral and basic values to a state of tyranny and oppression. It is barely six months since the dictator was ousted but our comportment since then could not have […]
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Remembering Nelson Mandela
Remembering Nelson Mandela – A great Revolutionary Leader (Born : July 18, 1918 – Died: December 5th, 2013) Some famous words of wisdom, from one of Africa’s greatest revolutionaries of the twentheit century. “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice […]
Will Tambadou Follow Dibba’s Legacy?
The Gambia’s former Vice Present Sheriff Mustapha Dibba did what would remain reverred any time the history of the country is written or spoken. Mr. Dibba tendered his resignation on September 15th 1972 when his brother Kutubo Dibba was involved in butut scandal. As a member of cabinet Sheriff was […]
Think Tank Loaded With Questionable Characters
Dr Drammeh, I trust that you are speaking from the heart. The final comment below in your article is most apt when it comes to the role of the Gambian Think Tank. “Finally, I believe that intellectual plurality should not be a source of fear or threat. Rather, it should be […]
SK West MP OKs APRC Red Card
By Abdoulie John A United Democractic Party Member of Parliament has touted the Gambia government’s decision to “red card” the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) over its desire to celebrate the July 22 1994 military takeover. “Considering the new political dispensation, the celebration of July 22 coup d’etat […]
PRESIDENT BARROW’S SOOTHSAYER BEGINS
Act One Scene 1 By Gambiano In garb of splendor he doth shine, to the delight of his deficit compensation. In fragile cognition he tarries, to the chagrin of those who traded in risks for his rise. And like his predecessor, the white of his gown commands a […]
The State of Public Health in The Gambia
By Jawneh Mboge What makes some people healthy and others unhealthy? How can we create a society in which everyone has a chance to live a long, healthy life? The answer to these questions lies in the social, cultural, environmental and economic determinants of health. These factors determine health outcomes […]
Bakoteh Dumpsite Reopening Provokes Clashes
By Abdoulie John The reopening of a major dumpsite in Bakoteh (7 km from Banjul) is raising health and environmental concerns as tension continues to grow in the area. Local community leaders vowed to continue the fight against a decision taken by authorities to re-open the site after a four-month […]
Prof. Jallow Blames Africa’s Failures On Politics Of Blind Mimicry
By Abdoulie John The US-based Gambian academic Professor has blamed the politics of blind mimicry and neo-exceptionalism for causing Africa’s current problems. Dr. Baba Galleh Jallow exposed how the nation-states failed to develop and distribute resources within their societies. “Africa’s crises are linked to the failure of African governments to […]
Mayor’s Office Turned Into Dumpsite
Gambian activists today did what would have been unthinkable during the repressive rule of Fang Bili Mansa (self construct ruler) Yahya Jammeh who swore to remain in power for a billion years only to dodge or eloped into self-imposed exile. Turning the office of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor […]
Jawara Enters Africa’s Hall of Fame
Despite frantic efforts by the Jammeh regime to white wash all his gains, former Gambian President continues to regain his lost glory. At 93, Sir Dawda Jawara is peacefully resting at home. He is not one of those former elderly statesmen soaked in basket full of hopelessness and regrets. Of […]
African Petroleum Shares Tumble As Gambia Ends Exploration Talks
By Emma Farge Shares in Oslo-listed African Petroleum plunged some 40 percent on Wednesday, their second daily fall in a row, as Gambian Oil Minister Fafa Sanyang confirmed that his country had ended talks to extend exploration rights for two offshore areas. African Petroleum said in a statement it was […]