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Senegal warns against terrorism, praises Guinea Bissau-snubbing The Gambia!
Saturday, January 19, 2008 (579 reads)

Senegal warns against terrorism, praises Guinea Bissau-snubbing The Gambia!

Senegal's General Fall Praises Guinea Bissau's security for helping fight international terrorism! Why was The Gambian security snubbed in a "refined" way?!

Terror Threats:Head of Senegal's gendarmerie "Miltary Police" calls for vigilance.(Translations of french article hereunder was done bearing in mind the context-See seneweb.com for original version).

The head of the Senegalese national gendarmerie or national "military police" General Abdoulaye Fall has alerted heads of gendarmerie or "military police" posts to be extremely vigilant,prior to the forthcoming Organization of Islamic Conference due to be held in Dakar on the 13th of this coming march. During a seminar that was held in Kaolack(a regional city about 80KM from the town of Karang a focal point marking the border between The Gambia and Senegal, the general expressed his feelings without mincing his word).

Breaking News: Grave Yard Attempted Rape Reported In Basse!!
Friday, January 18, 2008 (620 reads)

Grave Yard Attempted Rape Reported In Basse!!

Grade Seven Student Narrowly Escapes rape

By Amadou Sowe, Basse

The Basse grave yard situated in the outskirt of Basse, is not only the home for stray dogs, but also a potential rape ground for idle men, according to some concerned residents in the area. A grade Seven student who left home to water her garden in school narrowly escaped rape, when heavily build man forcefully tried to rape the girl. The incident occurred within the vicinity of the Basse grave yard, according to eye witnesses who spoke to the Freedom Newspaper.

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Never Judge a Book by its Cover...? Michael Scaes Impressed by Town Crier's piece!
Friday, January 18, 2008 (322 reads)

Never Judge a Book by its Cover....?

Dear Mr.Editor,

Reading of Town Crier's friend ,"Parrot", and his bewilderment of Banjul,brought back many memories for me.I must admit to laughing all through the piece.The one thing I could never get " in touch " with, in The Gambia was the Gambian sense of humour.It is a difficult asset to pin down.

Stranger In Banjul- An interesting story!! Town Crier Writes
Friday, January 18, 2008 (1227 reads)

Stranger In Banjul- An interesting story!!

I was recently visited by a long friend of mine currently living abroad. Due to security reasons he doesn't want to be named. He wants to use the pen name Parrot. Parrot has missed Gambia for so many years. He had left here just like many youths are doing heading West in search of his greener pastures. After so many years of absence and hearing and also reading a lot of things on the internet about The Gambia, he decided to visit his family as well as see me his old time and childhood friend. He has heard both good and negative reports about the Gambia and the best way to make a balanced picture was to come see things for himself. In the coming weeks, he will want me to pass onto your readership, his observations, and conversations he has had with me and others while he was visiting here.

Breaking News: Unsafe Drinking Water Threatens The Lives Of Gambians!!
Friday, January 18, 2008 (299 reads)

Unsafe Drinking Water Threatens The Lives Of Gambians!!
….As Manjaikunda residents Cry out for water and light

By Mamadi Bamba Jallow- Tranquil

Access to safe drinking water has been threatening the lives of the inhabitants of Manjiekunda. Local residents used well water for drinking and cooking. Access to electricity has also been a major problem facing the Community. Many residents remain in perpetual darkness, as political parties are criss crossing the Community canvassing for votes.A good number of residents in the area are using untreated well water, which has been causing health problems for their loved ones. Children and Women also complained about stomach related pain.

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Gambians Charged In connection with Ivory Coast Foiled Coup!!
Friday, January 18, 2008 (516 reads)

Ivory Coast charges over 'coup'

By John James
BBC News Abdijan

Prosecutor Raymond Tchimou
Charges were announced against ten coup plotters

Ten people have been indicted by a judge in Ivory Coast for being part of an alleged coup plot.

Their identities have not been revealed but the group includes nationals of Mali, The Gambia, Ivory Coast and two Frenchmen.

It is alleged they are connected with an ex-ally of the New Forces former rebels who control the north of the country and are now in the government.

The UN has questioned the circumstances of their arrest in December.

The 10 accused were jailed after being told they face charges for assault, plotting against the state, being part of an armed group, disturbing public order and failing to denounce actions likely to undermine national defence.

On the night of 27 December the New Forces soldiers say they intercepted an armed patrol and killed the patrol's leader.

He was apparently an associate of former New Forces warlord Ibrahim Coulibaly - known locally as IB.

Plot

The New Forces account of what happened that night appeared to be disputed a few days later by the United Nations.

It issued a communique calling for an inquiry into the events and condemning human rights abuses, illegal arrests and summary executions.

Ivory Coast map

Sergeant Coulibaly himself had been living in exile in Benin after falling out with the current New Forces leadership.

The day after the alleged attack the government of Benin said he was not welcome in the country any more, saying he had been using Benin as a base to disrupt the Ivorian peace process.

Sergeant Coulibaly says he is innocent and that it is a plot to prevent him standing as a candidate in presidential elections. Over the last few days Ivorian newspapers have been analysing the contents of several videos posted on the internet, which apparently show Sergeant Coulibaly predicting the imminent downfall of President Laurent Gbagbo and planning the coup.

It appears these 10 alleged plotters are being prosecuted for links to this apparent coup attempt, planned simultaneously for Bouake and Abidjan.

Speaking on Thursday after announcing the indictments, national prosecutor Raymond Tchimou said Ivorians had to denounce all those seeking to overthrow the government with the aim of enriching themselves.

Editorial: Gambia Welcoming Main Land China Businesses!!
Thursday, January 17, 2008 (662 reads)

Editorial: Gambia Welcoming Main Land China Businesses!!

China Funding Sand Mining in The Gambia

Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh has been welcoming investors from Main Land China into The Gambia. Jammeh’s close ties with Main Land China is slowly but surely coming to light. Thanks to the expelled Australian sand mining Company in The Gambia, Jammeh’s top secret has been declassified. Authorities in Taiwan should open their ears and listen to this important statement coming from Banjul, through the Australian firm. The statement reads “Carnegie, which insists it has complied with all the terms of its mining license, has been producing zircon and rutile at Sayang in The Gambia for shipment to China, with £2 million funding from China-focused Australian group Astron. Last year, Hopkins said the company hoped Sayang could produce 20,000 tones a year of these materials.”

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Breaking News: Gambian Gov't Reacts To Freedom Newspaper Story on the expulsion of an Australian minning Firm!!
Thursday, January 17, 2008 (1091 reads)

Following Freedom Newspaper Story on The Expulsion Of An Australian Mining Firm- Gambian Government Reacts!!

Government Gave 24 Hours to Carnegie To Leave Gambia!!

Threats Of Court Action Looms

Following our lead story on the expulsion of the Australian sand mining company Carnegie from the Gambia, The Gambian Government has given its version of the story in a form of press release. The Government in a statement says “the President of The Gambia and Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh, has given a 24-hour ultimatum to Carnegie Minerals Gambia Limited to come clean on their activities in the country, failure of which they risk losing their license to operate in the country, not to speak of legal actions to follow.”

Breaking News: Drama Unfolds AT President‘s home Kanilai: Ten Apprehended On Allegations Of Witchcraft!!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 (2879 reads)

Drama Unfolds AT President‘s home Kanilai: Ten Apprehended On Allegations Of Witchcraft!!

By Basiru Jarjue - Kalagie

Drama unfolded in Kanilai, President Yahya Jammeh’s home village, when nine men and a woman were apprehended by angry villagers who accused them of “eating” their loved ones, the Freedom Newspaper can authoritatively report. As confusion engulfed the village, accusations and counter accusations of witchcraft continues to go unabated. The ring leader of the alleged witches was identified as Abdoulie Bojang. Mr. Bojang and his co witches were accused by the Kanilai villagers of being responsible for the mysterious death of their loved ones.

Breaking News: APRC’S Alhagie Bahoum Replaces Bakary B Darboe!!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 (578 reads)

APRC’S Alhagie Bahoum Replaces Bakary B Darboe!!

By Ebrima Bah, Banjul.

The Ruling APRC is making last minute rush to fill in the vacant seat in Bakau New Town Ward, following the withdrawal of its candidate Bakary B Darboe. Mr. Darboe who was disqualified by the Independent Electoral Commission due to his past felony conviction has been replaced by Alhagie Adama Bahoum, the Freedom Newspaper can authoritatively report.