Mr. President Don’t Backtrack on Promise Imposition of Term Limit Alagi Yorro Jallow When the new government took over in The Gambia earlier this year, people danced in the streets and hoped for a brighter political future that would dispense with fear and antiquated laws. The coalition campaign agenda principally […]
Month: April 2017
How Solo Sandeng Saves Gambia
The late Ebrima Solo Sandeng [former Organising Secretary of the United Democratic Party] will forever remain one of the most remembered Gambians in living memory. He had done what most people would not do: become a Sacrificial Lamb to free his oppressed people. The father of 11 knew the dangers […]
Zimbabwe Must Provide Free Education
In Zimbabwe today, parents are encouraged to give the state their cows to secure education for their children, another clear confirmation that President Robert Mugabe is yet again failing to lead his people. This reminds me of an African Proverb that “If you close your eyes to facts you will […]
Gambia, Congo Strengthen Relations
President Adama Barrow has said the purpose of his two-day visit to Congo Brazzaville is to strengthen relations between the Central African nation and the Gambia. Read below a media release outlining details of the trip. President Barrow made Friendly visit to Brazaville, Republic of Congo His Excellency President Adama […]
Challenging The “Backway”: Reversing The Trend of Irregular Youth Migration
Challenging the “Backway”: Reversing the trend of irregular youth migration from Sub-Saharan Africa to Europe #backwaysolutions By Global Hands and Partners Hundreds of thousands of people, mostly from Sub-Saharan Africa, attempt to escape the “horrendous situations” they live in, in search of greener pastures. There are many fatalities that occur […]
17 Years On, Mbaye Still Feels The Pains
Yusupha Mbaye was one of the survivors of April 2000 student carnage that took the lives of 14 students. For 17 years, Mbaye has not only been searching for justice but also living with pains. And in this Facebook write up, Yusupha poured out his heart. He settles for nothing […]
President Barrow’s Mandate Is Clear
Gambian people have voted for President Barrow to serve five years mandate as stipulated in the constitution in December 1st, 2016 Presidential election. This evidence is found in section 63 (1) which states that “the term of office of an elected president shall, subject to subsection (3) and (6), be […]
Halifa’s 3-Year Presidential Term Fixation!
Hon Halifa Sallah and his media Cheer-Leaders (mainly US-based Pa Nderry Mbai and his Freedom Newspaper) continue to distract Gambians and Friends of The Gambia from the urgent tasks of nation-building and peace-building that faces post-Jammeh Gambia. On the issue of “Barrow’s 3-Year Mandate” it has been said that Halifa […]
Barrow Presides Over 1st Cabinet Meeting
Before leaving for Congo Brazzaville on Friday, President Adama Barrow had earlier presided over his government’s first cabinet. This is the third time Gambians leader is leaving the country since his installation in January. He had earlier traveled to Senegal, France and Belgium. Read details in the press release issued […]
Sad Ending Of Brave Gambian Journalist
It’s difficult to accept the fact that young Gambian journalist who risked his life to cover the April 14th 2016 pro-electoral reform protest led by the late Ebrima Solo Sandeng is no more. Ebrima Janko Ceesay has become another victim of the Jammeh dictatorship who could not survive long. He […]
No Complaints: It’s Democracy!
Apparently, the outcome of the just concluded National Assembly election did not go down well with some Gambians who have been drumming up for the restoration of democracy in The Gambia. Nonetheless, the outcome of the election represents the decision of the majority which was made through a democratic process. […]
President’s Office Dispels National Assembly Misinformation
By Abdoulie John President Adama Barrow’s Office has issued a statement dispelling some media report that the defeated United Democratic Party candidate for Foni Bintang Karenai Assan Jobarteh was among the five nominated Members of Parliament. “President Adama Barrow has nominated the following people to serve as National Assembly Members: […]