Politics
Darboe Urges Barrow To Dismiss Presidential Adviser Mballow Over ‘Tribalist’ Remarks
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainou Darboe has called on President Adama Barrow to dismiss his political adviser, Saihou Mballow, over comments he described as tribalist and harmful to national unity. Speaking in an interview on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez on West Coast Radio, Darboe said Mballow’s recent remarks,[Read More…]
Human Rights
UDP Leader Blasts Police Over ‘Excessive Force’ During Gambia Protests
Ousainu Darboe, leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has accused Gambian police of breaking the law and using unnecessary force during last week’s protest crackdown, warning that such actions undermine the country’s democratic principles. Speaking on West Coast Radio’s Coffee Time on Monday, Darboe said videos circulating online[Read More…]
African News
Mediterranean Tragedy: Gambia Mourns As Migrant Boat Sinks Off Lampedusa
The Gambia is once again in mourning after news broke that a boat carrying nearly 100 West African migrants including Gambians sank off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy, claiming at least 26 lives and leaving many others missing. The tragedy happened on Wednesday, 13 August 2024, about 14 nautical miles[Read More…]
Editorial
Has Ex-Soldier Sanyang Offered UDP’s Best Chance Of Proving Its Election Rigging Allegations?
Unless it wishes to avoid a protracted legal case, the defense team of beleaguered ex-soldier Abdoulie Sanyang could make best use of the “treasure trove” of evidence of vote theft that the UDP said it had against the NPP and the IEC. Also, what a better chance than now for[Read More…]
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Opinion
Is It ‘Maslaha’, ‘Suturah’ Or Plain Dishonesty?
In Wolof, the word ‘maslaha’ suggests the gentle art of “getting along,” keeping the peace, and avoiding open quarrels. “Suturah”, on the other hand, leans toward “cover-up”, often dressed up as a virtue, shielding faults, concealing flaws, and pretending all is well even in the face of glaring falsehood. Noble[Read More…]
Sports
Galloya Wins Seedy Njie Cup, New Sports Centre Opens In Makumbaya
Galloya FC emerged champions of the Hon. Seedy Njie League Cup on Saturday, edging out Jamano FC of Makumbaya in a final that brought together football fans from eleven West Coast Region communities. Galloya received D40,000 and a trophy, while Jamano settled for D30,000 as runners-up. The final also served[Read More…]
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