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Supreme Court Overturns CJ Savage's 2008 Decision on UDP/NRP vs Gambia Govt.

No Author — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

The Supreme Court of the Gambia has recently dismissed the 2008 judgment by the former Chief Justice Abdou Kareem Savage.

GDP boss Haruna Darbo talks direct to opposition leaders in part III of his political 'roadmap' to expel Yahya Jammeh from State House

No Author — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:17:00 GMT

I wish to commend you all for your efforts in promoting a democratic culture in Gambia amid unbelievable obstacles and extremely oppressive conditions. You continue to do yeoman's work and open

Hakilo offers opinion on current Gambian politics

No Author — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:22:00 GMT

I would be most grateful if allowed space to give my humble opinion in this analysis on political events in Gambia. I am concerned and do follow issues affecting my only home as a Gambian.

Bakoteh woman lambasts Modou Nyang for rebuttal on UDP - UK

No Author — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:19:00 GMT

Thank you for your published article of the 4th February 2010 through which you responded to UDP-UK�s rejoinder of 1st

Perspectives - Gambia: Contours of a Roadmap to victory - Part II

No Author — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:15:00 GMT

As we all know, events such as this are not easy to manage or complete successfully. I will share with you some of the considerations of the budget and suggest where Diaspora Gambians or friends of

Hakilo Clarifies Position on Opposition Politicians

No Author — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:49:00 GMT

Please allow me to clarify an issue or two to Mr Haruna Darboe in his response I just pick at Senegambia News site to my previous piece.

Hakilo and Haruna share ideas on Gambian politics

No Author — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:40:00 GMT

As much I think it to be listless banter, I must share some ideas with Mr. Hakilo. I would appreciate your time and space and I will endeavour to do this efficiently and without opening the door of endless chatter. I will use Mr. Hakilo's notes to that end.

Perspectives - Gambia: Contours for a roadmap - Part I

No Author — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:12:00 GMT

Like most other vortices, sustenance comes from within in-situ entropy. Tempers will flare, erstwhile scheming is neutralized, and garden variety crimes from within the vortex proper are suctioned out

UDP-UK Chapter Commends Senegambia News

No Author — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:42:00 GMT

The UDP-UK Chapter is deligthed and appreciate your patriotic endeavour in serialising the successfully acclaimed Serrekunda rally

War of words between UDP & PDOIS supporters: The blame game continues

No Author — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:56:00 GMT

It is interesting to read addressed to emanate from a so-called UDP steering committee in the UK aimed at responding to an article published four months ago. However, the purpose and object of this

UDP UK Steering Committee hammers Halifa Sallah on political alliance commentary

No Author — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:53:00 GMT

On the 25th September 2009, the spokesperson and former flagbearer of the opposition National Alliance for Democracy and Development [NADD] published an article in the Foroyaa newspaper under the

Breaking News: Another NDAM executive joins Jammeh administration as city councilor

The Senegambia News Team — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:10:00 GMT

The National Women's Mobilizer of the opposition National Democratic Action Movement (NDAM) headed by Lamin Waa Juwara, was on Wednesday, August 19, sworn in as a nominated

An Open Letter to Members of The Gambia�s Military and Security Forces

No Author — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:48:00 GMT

I have taken the liberty to address all of you on behalf of every freedom loving Gambian. I do so recognizing the important role the military is supposed to play in the affairs of our country. I also do so with the

A Tale of Guinea-Bissau's Legendary Liberators: Power, Money, Greed, Drugs, or Patriotism?

Binneh S. Minteh, Senegambia News Contributor — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:52:00 GMT

From the genesis of the Kingdom of Kabu, the Mali Empire, to the liberation struggle that granted the West African nation its independence in 1974; Guinea-Bissau's legendary liberators

The Gambia: Implications of the Changing Foreign Policy in Global Politics

Binneh S. Minteh, Senegambia News Contributor — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:20:00 GMT

The contemporary Scholars Gottwald and McGowan argued that �adaptive behavior in the foreign policy of small states simply means that foreign policy action of small states arise when the domestic

Gambia and 14 years of President Jammeh�s imperfect offerings.

No Author — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:28:00 GMT

Politicians trade on peoples hope that heaven on earth is attainable. Since it is not, the lives of nations, like the lives of

Haruna Darbo Welcomes GMC Leader, Lawyer Mai Fatty

No Author — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:14:00 GMT

I join the multitudes of well wishers to welcome the newly formed Gambia Moral Congress Party and her Chairman Hon. Mai Fatty.

Lawyer Mai Fatty Forms New Political Party: The Gambia Moral Congress (G.M.C.)

No Author — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:23:00 GMT

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has today announced in a press release, the formation of a new political party in the Gambia ahead of 2011 general elections

President Obama Talks to the Muslim World

No Author — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:54:00 GMT

As much as I hate the segregative term the "Muslim World", I can't be any happier than President Obama's indirect gesture of extending a brotherly hand to the ill-conceived Muslim population. After nearly a decade of perpetual fear mongering

President Obama Takes Oath of Office as 44th President of the United States: Full Text of Inaugural Speech

No Author — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:34:00 GMT

To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West � know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.