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…]
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A Befitting Farewell For Ebrima Solo Sandeng As Others Await Their Turn
The remains of pro-democracy activist Ebrima Solo Sanding were interred on Tuesday six years after exhumation. The burial ceremony was preceded by State funerals aimed at honoring him for his contribution to the triumph of democracy over tyranny. “We commend government for all what they have done for the Solo[Read More…]
Lawyer Darboe Renders Glowing Tribute To Fallen Comrade
The secretary general of the UDP has paid a glowing tribute to Ebrima Solo Sandeng, describing him as a friend, brother, patriot, unselfish, kindhearted and generous. Scores of Gambians converged on the Latrikunda mosque on Tuesday to pay respect to the late Solo Sandeng following the release of his remains[Read More…]
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