I met Alagi in 1982 in Tallinding through a Teacher friend of his named Junkung Saidy. For some reason, they all (Alagi, Demba Kanfing Dibba, Modou Kolley, uncle Balaya, ‘Jack’ Jadama, etc) call Junkung ‘June-July’. He was a superbly talented Jaliba. He would play Lalo Kebba songs flawlessly. If someone […]
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In Golden Lead Saga, Defence Files ‘No Case To Answer’ Motion
By Abdoulie John The defence counsel for environment activist Dr. Amadou Scattered Janneh has applied for no case to answer, urging the Brikama Magistrate’s Court to acquit and discharge his client. Defence Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe made the application on Wednesday after the prosecution failed to provide witnesses to testify […]
President Barrow Lays Foundation Stone For Major Road And Bridges
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow will on Saturday, December 15th, 2018, lay the foundation stone for a 50KM road and four bridges in the Upper River Region. The road and bridge projects for Basse-Koina road, Basse – Wuli and Fatoto–Passamas crossings, Chamoi bridge, and Suduwol, respectively, constitute the first major […]
President Barrow Discusses Areas of Cooperation With His Egyptian Counterpart
His Excellency, President of the Republic, Mr. Adama Barrow on Monday held discussion on areas of cooperation with the President of Egypt, President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi, on agriculture, tourism, and the ongoing security sector reform program of the government. This high profile meeting happened on the sidelines of the Africa […]
Darboe Fires The Naked Truth
“In this New Gambia, I urge all of you to be alert and resistant to those who seek to devaluate your commitment to your party with inducement,” Mr. Darboe told delegates that stormed Pencha Mi Hall at Paradise Suites Hotel, Kololi. The above quotation indicating political corruption is the biggest […]
Reflections On The Barrow Presidency, Part I
By Foday Samateh This should be the high noon of reform. An unwavering, single-minded moment of transition to the third republic. But rather than rethinking government — its set-up, its operations and its proper roles — in a new paradigm that is pragmatic and optimal, the powers be in Banjul […]
Deadly Pre-Electoral Violence Hits Togo
Spiraling violence and repressive cybersecurity law hit the country ahead of contested parliamentary elections • At least four deaths during protests in less than a week, including three by firearm • Verified video confirms the location where a 12-year-old boy was shot dead • New cyber criminality law unduly restricts […]
Star Key Hearing Foundation Meets President Barrow
A delegation from the US based charitable foundation, the Star Key, led by CEO Dr. William Franklin Austin, paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic, Mr. Adama Barrow at the State House in Banjul. The foundation was founded by a renowned philanthropist to give support especially to […]
An African African Library Has Fallen
Citizens of the subregion, particularly Mandinka speakers, woke up Wednesday morning with the shocking news of the death of Gambian Historian and Kora legend. Many people find it hard to believe that Jali Alagie Mbye is no more. This cannot be a social media hoax, callers to Kairo News repeated. […]
Electoral Commission Needs To Change!
Saul Saidykhan Two years ago this week, Yahya Jammeh brought the Gambia to the brink of civil war by rejecting the people’s verdict at the December 1, 2016 polls. Jammeh had no right to do so. But he was justified in complaining about the Electoral Commission which until then did […]
Gambia Thumbs Up Jammeh’s US Ban
The Gambia’s Ministry of Justice has thumbed up the United States government’s decision to ban the former President Yahya Jammeh and his family from entering in the country. The Gambia government has quickly issued a press release responding to the news. In a press release published below, the Gambia government […]
United States Bans Jammeh, His Family
Due to his significant involvement in corruption while in office, the United States government has banned the former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh and his family from entering into its territory. The Jammeh family’s ineligibity for entry the United States is contained in U.S. Department of State press release published below. […]