Religion
“My Response to the Misleading Statements of Mr. Momodou Lamin Yaffa of RAWDATUL MAJALIS”
I was utterly disappointed and outraged with the misleading and false statements and allegations of Mr Momodou Lamin Yaffa, a member of RAWDATUL MAJALIS. According to Mr. Yaffa, at the press conference of RAWDATUL MAJALIS dated, 3th June, 2020, Tallinding [...]
Imam Abdallah Fatty Pardons His Offender
For over two years, a man called Ahmadou Sillah from Jarra Sutukung, lower river region, has been reportedly calling the erudite Imam Abdallah Fatty( Hafidhahullaah ), insulting and spewing all sorts of derogatory comments for reasons best known to him. [...]
“Can someone help me extend these messages to Mr. Momodou Lamin Yaffa,” Says Muhammad Al-Amin K Sanneh.
I personally have a very high sense of respect for elders including all Islamic Scholars regardless of their divergent views; but I won't tolerate any irresponsible act or statement from any disgruntled persons aimed to deliberately discredit us, the source [...]
My response to Muhammed Yaffa’s statement
I learned with great dismay the statement of Muhammed Yaffa of ‘Rawdatul Majalis’ describing Tallinding Islamic Institution as a breeding ground for “Radicalism and Extremism” this is a complete distortion of facts! This statement is not only bogus and unfounded [...]
Gambians call on Imam Baba Leigh to resign from NHRC.
Gambians call on Baba Leigh, Imam of the Kanifing Estate Mosque, to resign from the National Human Rights commission. Among them is the former Secretary General and head of civil service, Momodou Sabally. “I have a lot of respect for [...]
Concerned Citizens urges Government NOT to respond – NOT to take the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seriously
For The Gambia our homeland. We strive, and work, and PRAY. We are a prayerful nation. We are religious people. We, are Concerned Citizens. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act of 2017 established the National Human Rights Commission which [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Gambia Government
Relaxes Some Covid-19 Restrictions Dated Thursday, 4th June 2020 Banjul, The Gambia. His Excellency President Adama Barrow in consultation with his Special Cabinet Sub-Committee on the Covid-19 pandemic and based on advice by the Health Experts' Committee of The Ministry [...]
Journalist Kebba Secka Allegedly Tortured
Journalist Kebba Secka on Friday morning alleged that he was tortured by paramilitary officers on his way to Kombo. Secka, a resident of Kerr mot Hali was harassed, tortured and detained by policemen stationed at their community. He said, the [...]
Imam Leigh says he will not resign from NHRC
The Imam of Kanifing Estate Baba Leigh, who also doubles as a member of NHRC, said, in a press conference dated June 11 2020, that he will not resign from the National Human Rights Commission. He described those calling for [...]
“Marriage is between a man and woman” Mai Ahmad Fatty.
The party leader of Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) Mai Ahmad Fatty, has called on Gambians to boycott everyone including politicians and Imams promoting or advocating for the rights of gays in The Gambia. On Friday 12 June 2020, the former [...]