Mamudu: The Gambia has been independent for fifty-nine years. We no longer have the excuses that we are new to the game, just starting, or that we should be allowed our growing pains. All of that is barking nonsense. Singapore gained independence (August 9, 1965) the same year the Gambia […]
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Independence Day? Whose Independence?
As Gambians gather to celebrate yet another false Independence Day today for the 59th time, almost 100 children were killed and many more still sick with acute kidney injury (AKI) simply because of the failure of duty by elected and appointed public officials and business operators. The last demographic and health […]
Happy 59th Independence
The history of the Gambia is a remarkable story of perseverance, unity, and determination. The Protectorate People Society, which later became the Protectorate People’s Party (PPP), was formed in 1957 by marginalized individuals from the protectorate living in Bathurst (now Banjul). They joined forces to improve their welfare and support […]
The Gambia: April 24. Betrayed!
The Republic is in Decay.Characterized by despicable disregard of values, rules & standards.Perpetrated by both State and Society.Flouting every tenet of the religion they proclaim.Breaking every article of the Constitution.Breaking laws left, right and center.Violating every right & dignity of citizens.Without fear or shame! Today is Independence Day. April 24.Soiled […]