Month: April 2016

Society

Solo’s Body Or Mine

Dear Honourable Minister, Yes, Sheriff, good friend. Some 15 years ago you and I were talking over a plate of Benechin in a Bakau restaurant and you said this: “Many times have people misread Jammeh and I will not make that mistake”. That was in answer to my question “Why […]

Politics

Lawyer Darboe, Others Maintains Innocence

The United Democratic Party leader and his co-accused this afternoon pleaded innocent against six counts, including organising unlawful and riotous procession. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe and co’s were last week arrested and detained for their involvement in a peaceful protest. The protest stemmed from the death in custody of UDP’s Organising […]

Society

Tribute To A Fallen Brother

By Kalifa Darboe There are plenty of reasons why I will never forget about Solo Sandeng. He is a rare patriotic Gambian who gets along with everyone. An ambitious and goal-oriented man who defends vulnerable people from bullies. A man who believes in equality, justice and freedom. His death strikes […]

News

UK Joins Gambia Condemnation

The United Kingdom Minister for Africa has joined the world to condemn state sponsored  violence on opposition. In a statement, published below, James Duddridge calls on Gambian  government to “either release or charge” those in detention. James Duddridge, Minister for Africa, expresses concern on The Gambian Government’s reaction to peaceful […]