Remarks William J. Burns Deputy Secretary Martin Van Buren Dining Room Washington, DC March 29, 2013 Good afternoon. It is truly an honor to be here today with all of you. I want to thank Assistant Secretary Carson for hosting this luncheon. As you know, despite our best efforts to change his mind, Johnnie is leaving the State Department after a nearly four decades of exemplary public service. We are all deeply indebted to Johnnie for his leadership and stewardship of the U.S.-Africa relationship.
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FROM KANILAI TO POTOMAC RUNS BLOOD MONEY Transparency, accountability and probity became the anthem of Jammeh’s Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council (AFPRC) and his willfully ignorant support base. Remember their slogan: “soldiers with a difference? In the span of 19 years; treachery, aggression and pomposity defines the Jammeh regime. The July 22, 1994 coup defamed Jawara for corruption, cruelty against the Gambian people and the squandering of the country’s “wealth” to build mansions in England. One of the alleged mansions was a humble 5 bedrooms bungalow on 15 Birchen Lane in Haywards Heath, West Sussex; no comparison to Jammeh’s Potomac mansion and several other properties outside the Gambia. In fact, Jawara no longer owns that property.…
Featuring time value of money and money value of time Part 1 Author: Sarjo Bayang Enterprise Architect Project Management Consulting, UK A perspective based on the author’ professional service delivery as enterprise architect and project management consulting work for small, medium and large scale organisations over many years. Scope of studies these findings rely on result induced tasks delivered with tangible evidence of impact. Further studies through career building courses covering cross continental divide helped consolidating the gains of practical experience in sharpened contrast. This stimulating research interest stems from curious observation through needs assessment for enhancing entrepreneurship. The focus…
By Sulayman Jeng, UK As a young lad growing up in the provincial town of Basse, I was of the believe that Jawara was superhuman with insurmountable spiritual powers. It was narrated in some quarters that on the day of his birth, his father found a ship full of cash while on fishing. On his return home, he named his new born son KAIRABA. It never occurred to me at that tender age that Jawara was a surname. I also heard that he possessed powers to make him invisible when and where he desired. Moreover, he can choose to be…
By Mathew K. Jallow As a country, much of what shapes the politics we observe is not based on reality, but on the flawed way our brains process what we see around us. We draw conclusions that rely on limited information, which often result in a myopic representation of the reality. In my experience living in and learning about various totalitarian regimes, the one constant is their inherent administrative weaknesses and fragility. Because dictatorial regimes use fear as an instrument of gaining control and compliance, they are able to create a false sense of stability, strength and invincibility.
(AFP) WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama showered praise Thursday on leaders of Sierra Leone, Malawi, Senegal and Cape Verde, calling them symbols of democratic success that could lead an emerging continent. Obama met the leaders at the White House as part of an effort to promote nations in sub-Saharan Africa that can serve as exemplars for democratic development across the region.
By Mathew K Jallow Exactly thirteen years ago, sixteen young Gambian students’ lives was cut short by the crackle of machine-gun-fire. The morning began uneventfully as citizens went about their normal business. In down-town Serekunda, the hustle and bustle that gave notoriety to The Gambia’s largest metropolis lived …up to its image of confusion and disorder. Two miles to the east of Serekunda, where the Kairaba Avenue, the Birkama Highway and the Serekunda/Banjul road converge, and the spectacular display of human activity spoke loudly of hope, but also of subdued desperation, no one could predict the tragedy that was about…
Glad Tidings-Message To All Freedom Fighters In The Struggle!! Once again, I am writing with deepest sadness but on the other hand, it is with pleasure to announce to one and all of our next line of action in seeking for Justice for all those who perished under the dictatorial, brutal and murderous regime of our dear mother Land-The Gambia. Under the devoted and dedicated Leadership of Sillah Ba Samateh, Demba Dem, Uncle Sidat Jobe, Seedy Ceesay among many others, I am delighted to announce to all that a mass demonstration will be taking place on the 10th of April…
The Gambia family association of Atlanta (GFAA) elected new leadership on Sunday, March 24, 2013, The elections were held successfully in accordance to provisions of its constitution. GFAA is pleased to announce the following the election of the follow officials for a new term. Mr. Sana Baldeh was elected as the Chairperson of the oganization replacing the dynamic outgoing Mr. Sonny Alade Joiner. Miss Madam Saleh was elected as co-chairperson replacing Mr. Ebou Jeng
By Mathew K. Jallow, Exactly four years this week, Yahya Jammeh’s witch-hunting exercise was terrorizing Gambians. We dug into the archives in memory of all those who lost their lives and suffered permanent mental and physical injuries. It was a week of disquiet and frustration; a week that began with a bang and ended with a thud. Before the week was over, the Gambia was once again in the spotlight, and subjected to the curiosity of an international community fixated as much on Yahya Jammeh’s medieval behavior as it was held captive by the asinine character and the maddening comedy…