The Gambia government’s refusal to address the concerns of the Kartong youths as evidenced in this reply from the National Environment Agency. The agency officials have demonstrated hypocrisy when they failed to refer the concerned youths to the government institution or department. Instead the youths were only informed that the […]
Month: November 2015
Jammeh Faces Growing Backlash Over Anti-Senegal Remarks
Opposition leaders in The Gambia have dissociated themselves from President Yahya Jammeh’s latest rant against Senegalese President Macky Sall and his predecessors. “It is one of the most unfortunate incidents that can happen from a leader who is supposed to cement cordial relationships between the people of The Gambia and […]
Tanzania’s New President Showing The Leadership Africa Needs…
Last weekend they were opening parliament and there was a state dinner planned for all guests that was going to cost about 300m. President John Magufuli cut the budget to 25m and ordered that the rest be taken to buy hospital beds for Muhimbili they got 300 beds and mattresses […]
The Writings On The World Mean It’s Time To Step Aside
By Ousman Jarra The fear of the unknown is the results of the foot-dragging, but the records are not your favor and your persistent to stay, President Jammeh will be inflicting more pain on the Gambian People. Moreover, your self-loving behavior and mental health have been the subjects of much […]
Consciencism Revisited; Traditional Africa, Islam, Christianity
By Sainey Faye In his book ‘Consciencism-Philosophy And ideology For decolonization’ Kwame Nkrumah notes:- “With true independence regained, however, a new harmony needs to be forged, a harmony that will allow the combined presence of traditional Africa,Islamic Africa, and Euro-Christian Africa, so that this presence is in tune with the […]
Court Denies Kartong 33 Bail
After hours of heated arguments, Principal Magistrate Hillary Abeke of Brikama this evening denied the 33 protesting Kartong youths bail. The court sat until 19:35 PM before the Nigerian Magistrate delivered the ruling. Below is the charge sheet about the case.
Kartong Youths Tortured, Forced To Insult Their Mothers
At least 33 Kartong youths are on the verge of appearing before a Magistrate in Brikama this afternoon, Kairo News has learnt. The youths were arrested on Monday after they had altercation with sand miners and Police Intervention Unit officers. The youths will be represented by Barrister Lamin J. Darboe […]
GYU Defends Kartong Youths
We Condemn Unethical Mining In Kartong Gambia Youth for Unity is deeply concerned and condemns the arrest of over forty youths from Kartong, West Coast Region including women and children. “We condemn unethical mining taking place in Kartong and we call on the Gambian authorities to halt mining operations and […]
Injuries Sustained In Kartong Melee
An all-out melee involving defiant youths of Kartong and officers of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) has led to injuries, Kairo News confirms. “It was an all-out physical fight at the mining site in the Kombo South town of Kartong,” our reporter investigating the story confirms. “Many people from both […]
Kartong In Chaos; Dozens Get Arrested
Kairo News has just been informed about a looming chaos in the Kombo South coastal town of Kartong where Police Intervention Unit (PIU) officers arrested dozens of youths protesting against heavy metal mining in the area. The youths are said to be communicating their frustration through protest, the only available […]
Who Inspires Jammeh To Carry Quran?
The God-Fathers Or God-Mother who demonstrated the power of using the ‘Holier than thou religiousity and the symbolic significance of carrying the Quran’ to President Yahya Jammeh has undoubtedly committed a crime far worse than the very many others who lectured the dictator on how to manipulate and deceive Gambians. Who […]
Gambia Without A Secretary General
The removal of Mr. Lamin Nyabally has left The Gambia without a Secretary General, Head of Civil Service and Presidential Affairs Minister. Mr. Nyabally has been relegated to the Fisheries Ministry. No reasons have been explained for the demotion. The president’s office only issued a statement, saying the president has […]