President Adama Barrow took over the presidency of the Gambia on January 19, 2017, in an emotional ceremony in Senegal that marked the passing of the torch from President Yahya Jammeh. He assumed office with a short but effective speech, in words that conveyed humility, determination, compassion for the downtrodden,[Read More…]
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The Gambia We Want: TANGO Mobilise Its Activist Base In Brikama
(JollofNews)- As the campaign “The Gambia We Want” is gaining momentum, the Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO) is mobilising its activist base to make their voice heard. The country’s umbrella body of civil soviety organisations is making big push to make the New Gambia a reality for all. “We can’t[Read More…]
Banjul Letter With Njundu Drammeh: President Barrow, History Is Yours To Make If You Seize It
Dear Mr. President, Happy Independence Day to you and all of us. At the stroke of the midnight on 18th February 1965, we hoisted the Red, White, Blue, White, Green striped national flag and became an Independent nation. Am sure that was a great day, nothing as sweet as freedom,[Read More…]

