Oh, how the once tight-knit community has unravelled, frayed at the edges like a worn-out kaftan. Gone are the days of neighbourly kindness and shared values, and a sense of community. A culture of individualism, materialism, selfishness, and distrust has replaced that “normative ethics.” The social fabric which once defined[Read More…]
Opinion
A Tribute To A Life-Long Friend
I had known the late Badara Alieu Joof for more than 50 years. We first met at the Yundum College in 1972 to train as teachers and we were not only batchmates, but we also built quite a strong bond of friendship which survived up to the very last day[Read More…]
The Gambian Man Who Took On A Tyrant & Made History
In our series of letters from African journalists, Sierra Leonean-Gambian writer Ade Daramy pays tribute to a man whose death nearly seven years ago arguably changed history in The Gambia. Ebrima Solo Sandeng was not in the traditional mould of an African freedom fighter. He was not an Amílcar Cabral,[Read More…]
The Grand Betrayal!
How the Coalition Political Leaders Betrayed Solo Sandeng who gave his life for them! No one expects to protest in order to be killed. Therefore, Solo did not protest on April 14 just to end up dead and given a so-called state funeral. The objective of Solo and his Compatriots[Read More…]
Never Again Should Be Government Policy
One of the most irksome comments some of us read on Gambian social media circles is the refrain, “never again is forever again.” Variations of the refrain include “never again is all over again” and “never again is a joke.” Some of those who proclaim this refrain seem to find[Read More…]
Weaponizing Laws And Institutions To Scare & Silence Citizens
2023 Call to Action: Stand up to Defend the Constitution and the Republic. The illegal arrest and detention of Momodou Sabally is one too many that we have continuously witnessed in this country since 2017. We have had several individuals who would be called to come to a police station[Read More…]
In Times of Security Crisis, Check Government Closely Lest Human Rights Suffer!
A coup d’état is undoubtedly illegal as a means of change of government both by national and international laws. A coup, plotted or attempted is a significant security concern as it aims to end the life of an existing government in place. It poses a clear and present challenge to[Read More…]
The ‘Joint Investigation Panel’ Is Unlawful & Unethical
Almost at midnight on Tuesday December 27, the Gambia Government announced the creation of an unidentified 11-member ‘Joint Investigation Panel’ to investigate the alleged coup plot of December 21. The statement said the Solicitor General inaugurated the panel which includes various security agencies – i.e., the Office of National Society,[Read More…]
Brufut Citizens Spearhead ‘Class Action Lawsuit’ Against Taf
An Open Letter Address to Mustapha Njie of Taf Africa Global from The Brufut Land Restitution Secretariat! Dave Manneh and Abdoukarim Sanneh. Mr Njie, You gave a lecture on “conscience” – the other week. We learned about it late but hope you will accept our excuse for coming to the[Read More…]
No To Investigation Panel, Go To Court Or Free Them
The soldiers who were arrested for a so-called coup should either be charged before a court of law or be court martialled or be freed. There’s no need for an investigation panel of any kind. There are laws for treason in this country. It’s in the Criminal Code and it’s[Read More…]
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