By Suntou Bolonba Touray Brixit has provided lesson for Africans worldwide, especially to those who sit comfortably in the West [America and Europe] assuming they can ignore Africa’s fight for democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Being citizens of the West must not be used as a yardstick […]
Month: June 2016
What Has Jammeh’s Father Done For Gambia?
Yahya Jammeh is like Satan [Iblis] who does not tell the truth but capable of destabilising the innocent mind. You hear some loose canon religious clerics often preach against using vulgar language against a leader who is ordained by Allah, the Almighty. Do these religious clerics truly believe in Allah […]
UK PM To Quit As Citizens Leave EU
Prime Minister David Cameron is to step down by October after the UK voted to leave the European Union. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, he said “fresh leadership” was needed. The PM had urged the country to vote Remain but was defeated by 52% to 48% despite London, Scotland and […]
Remanded Gambian Woman Protester Battles For Survival
A remanded Gambian woman is currently battling for survival at Jan Jan Bureh prisons. Fatou Camara, who was arrested and brutality tortured, is denied medical attention by the Gambia government, compelling the deputy United Democratic Party leader to advocate for the vulnerable woman. Accompanied by the UDP officials, Mariam Secka […]
Sir Jeng Passed Out After Solo’s Burial
The intelligent operative who coordinated the brutal torture of April 14th peaceful protesters has passed out shortly after he presided over the secret burial of Ebrima Solo Sandeng, Kairo News investigation has uncovered. Mr. Sandeng, an executive member of the opposition United Democratic Party, was tortured to death and buried […]
Fragiant
By Baba Galleh Jallow It feels strong And stable Unmovable like The Rock of Gibraltar Indomitable like The blazing sun Uncaring About raging thunderstorms like Mount Kilimanjaro yet It is just A fragile web before The massive poke of time Ends
The Spotlight: Where Is Solo Sandeng?
By Yero Jallow “Solo Sandeng beh daawoodaa alaa bondee. Janko Solo Sandeng beh daawoodaa alaa bondee” (Captured from the songs of UDP supporters outside the Banjul courts calling for justice, June 2016). I find it unacceptable that after a complaint with the Gambian courts, the shameful Jammeh tyranny finally admitted to […]
Why Halifa Should Act On His Letter
My Brother Halifa Sallah, I would encourage you to go further and ACT on your letter. The final paragraph of your letter to the INJUSTICE Minister Mama Singnateh speak volumes and I quote: “We should all become concerned and without any desire to play to the gallery, speak and act […]
Sam Sarr: The World’s Biggest Liar Has Done It Again
By Ebrima Janko Jawara in Frederick, Maryland Simply said it is a blatant, bloody naked lie that is filled up with extemporaneous prevarication to state in your letter to Honorable Richardson that Mrs. Fanta Darboe had changed her flight schedules in order to take part in the legal protest that demanded […]
UN Says Child Sex Tourism Booming In Yahya Jammeh’s Gambia
A recent study by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has identified the Gambia as one of Africa’s top destinations for child sex tourism. It said on Tuesday in Banjul that poverty, corruption and weak law enforcement, has undermined the government’s efforts to protect children from abuse. It noted that […]
Life And Blood: Jammeh Must Go
Life and Blood on the line in the fight to end the Gambia’s brutal dictatorship. As revelations of the violence inflicted on May 9th peaceful protesters come to light, the people’s voices roar with resistance. These photos provide evidence of brutality meted out on the arrested defenceless citizens. The photos […]
Halifa Scolds State Over Solo’s Case
PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC ORGANISATION FOR INDEPENDENCE AND SOCIALISM THE GAMBIA 20th June 2016 Attorney General and Minister of Justice Marina Parade Banjul REF: AG(1)/6/2016 Dear Madam, SUBJECT: YOUR ADVICE ON HOW TO AVERT MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE IN CONNECTION WITH CASES ASSOCIATED WITH EBRIMA SOLO SANDENG According to Section 72 of the […]