The Gambia Times

23/11/2025

23/11/2025

🇬🇲 🇬🇲 BREAKING NEWS: JAMMEH’S RETURN POSTPONED, DUE TO PASSPORT PALAVA! 😂🚨

Former President Yahya Jammeh’s long-awaited “I’m coming home this month Insha’Allah” return tour has been officially postponed, and the reason is something even Nollywood couldn’t script: the man does NOT have a valid passport to travel!

Yes, after all the drumroll, threats, promises and audio sermons, our sources inside the APRC No-to-Alliance secret WhatsApp committee confirm that Jammeh will NOT be returning this November. Instead, he’s currently preparing a fresh audio (dropping next week like a mixtape) to explain the “unforeseen circumstances” delaying his comeback.

Translation:
Immigration said, “Oga, passport expired. Sit down first.” 😭😭

Even in exile, Gambian bureaucracy has finally caught up with him.

Meanwhile, his supporters are still in Kanilai waiting with their chairs and attaya, asking:
“Which November was he talking about? 2025 or November from another planet?”

Stay tuned, the next audio may feature:
• A new return date
• A motivational speech
• And a humble request for someone to DHL him a passport renewal form.

The saga continues… and The Gambia stays undefeated. 🇬🇲😂🔥

22/11/2025

🇬🇲 TRAGEDY ON THE BACK WAY: A MOTHER’S FINAL JOURNEY 🇬🇲

A heartbreaking tragedy has struck our nation once again. A young Gambian mother, Adama Sowe, originally from Tujereng and living in Bakoteh, has lost her life on the dangerous Back Way journey to Spain. She travelled with her two children, hoping for a brighter future, but sadly, she never made it.

According to migration activist Ebrima Drammeh, Adama’s little boy and girl are now in the care of a Senegalese woman at the Kalhaba Camp in Spain. Their boat, which left Gunjur on 7 November carrying 106 passengers, arrived in El Hierro a week later, on 14 November, after facing unimaginable hardships at sea.

Tragically, another Gambian woman also died during the crossing, and her body had to be left at sea. Efforts are now underway to trace her identity and inform her family back home.

These are not just headlines. These are human beings, our sisters, our mothers, our daughters, who leave home with hope and end up paying the ultimate price.

May Allah have mercy on their souls and grant them Jannah.
Ameen.

💔 A Hard Truth We Must Face as a Nation

The Back Way is taking too many Gambian lives. It is not a pathway to opportunity, it is a path filled with danger, uncertainty, suffering and grief. For every story of success, there are countless stories like Adama’s that end in tragedy.

To anyone in The Gambia thinking of taking this journey, Your life is worth more than the risks of the Back Way. Your dreams are valid, but they should not cost you your life.

There are safer, legal, and dignified alternatives. We must work together, government, communities, parents, and youth, to create opportunities at home and guide our young people toward safer futures.

🙏🏾 A Collective Responsibility

Let this tragedy be a wake-up call. We must do more to protect our people, educate our communities, and support those who feel forced to take this deadly route. No more Gambian children should find themselves alone in a foreign land because their parents died trying to reach Europe.

May Allah protect our youth, comfort the grieving families, and guide our nation toward hope and opportunity.
Ameen.

22/11/2025

The beautiful Lesotho 🇱🇸.

22/11/2025

ADVICE TO DR. ISMAILA CEESAY, MATURITY IS PART OF LEADERSHIP

Dr. Ismaila Ceesay’s recent response to D.A. Jawo was completely uncalled for and far below the standard expected from a Minister of Information. Whether he likes D.A. Jawo’s opinions or not, attacking elders with insults does not make him stronger, it only exposes insecurity and poor judgment.

A Minister should communicate with clarity, composure, and respect. Public service is not about shouting the loudest; it is about showing the highest level of maturity.

My advice to Dr. Ceesay is simple:

•Leadership requires humility, not hostility.
•Criticism is part of democracy; tantrums are not.
•Respect comes with the office; dignity keeps it.

Instead of exchanging insults, the Minister should focus on delivering credible information to Gambians and raising the standards of communication from his office, because right now, his conduct is falling short.

Gambia deserves better.

By Mark Saho, UK 🇬🇧.

21/11/2025

🇬🇲 Good morning, Gambia! 👋
It looks like the long-promised Jammeh Homecoming Tour 2025 might be getting rescheduled… again.

Former President Yahya Jammeh, currently broadcasting from his undisclosed studio in Equatorial Guinea, had earlier declared, loudly, proudly, and without a calendar in hand, that he would return to The Gambia this November. Thousands in Kanilai cheered, danced, and probably started ironing their green T-shirts in anticipation.

But sources close to his entourage are now whispering what many already suspected: Babili Mansa’s grand “November Return” is hanging by a thread, about a 20% thread, to be exact. Meanwhile, the likelihood of him not showing up sits at a confident 34%, which is basically Gambian for: “Hmm… this man is not coming ooh.”

Insiders say the paperwork is not fully cooked yet, the logistics are still in the pot, and the APRC-No-to-Coalition movement is scrambling like a last-minute wedding committee trying to meet the deadline before the December 5th, 2026 presidential showdown.

So for now, don’t cancel your plans, don’t book your holidays, and definitely don’t be standing by the border gate waiting. Jammeh might still return, just not this November… unless he surprises us all like a Nollywood plot twist.

Stay tuned, stay entertained, and keep your popcorn warm. 🍿🇬🇲

20/11/2025

Dr Ismaila Ceesay (The Government Liar and Misinformation/ Disinformation Minister VS Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of KMC. Listen carefully

20/11/2025

Global Properties CEO Saul Frazer is expected back in the witness stand today as the High Court continues the trial of Paublo Djabi and two others facing 20 charges ranging from drug-related offences to money laundering. But as Frazer reiterates that the Kololi Sands apartments, each paid in full with cash ranging between 136,000 and 139,000 Euros, were “fair and straightforward,” a deeper question emerges: Is Global Properties simply doing business, or unknowingly becoming a sanctuary for criminal networks?

Frazer maintains he knew Djabi only as a regular customer and claims he only recently learned that his company qualifies as a reporting entity under anti–money laundering regulations. Yet this admission raises eyebrows. How does one of Gambia’s largest real-estate developers remain unaware of such a critical legal responsibility? And in an industry where cash purchases are unusually common, what safeguards exist to prevent illicit funds from washing clean through multi-million-dalasi transactions?

No one is suggesting Frazer is intentionally harbouring criminals, but the pattern is troubling. If drug lords and high-risk individuals find it easy to buy luxury properties with little scrutiny, then the real question is not about guilt, but about oversight, due diligence, and whether Global Properties is doing enough to protect the integrity of the Gambian financial system.

19/11/2025

19/11/2025

Ibrahima Traoré: A Champion of Youth, Progress, and Possibility in Burkina Faso 🇧🇫

Ibrahima Traoré has become a symbol of hope and determination for countless young people across Burkina Faso. Known for his calm leadership and unwavering commitment to nation-building, Traoré represents a new generation of Africans who believe that change begins with action, discipline, and community service. His story continues to inspire because it is rooted in hard work, integrity, and a genuine love for his people.

From the sports fields where he first learned teamwork and resilience, to the farming communities where he promotes sustainable agriculture, Traoré has consistently used his influence to uplift others. He understands that real development requires empowering young people, giving them opportunities to learn, compete, innovate, and contribute to their country’s progress.

Education remains at the heart of his mission. Traoré advocates for accessible schooling, vocational skills, and youth-driven initiatives that prepare the next generation for leadership. His outreach programs and mentorship efforts have earned him admiration across villages, towns, and cities, where many see him as a guiding light for a brighter future.

Today, Traoré stands not just as a leader, but as a unifier whose passion and humility resonate deeply with the people of Burkina Faso. His journey reminds the continent that true greatness lies in service, vision, and the belief that every young person deserves a chance to rise.

19/11/2025

Former President Yahya Jammeh has released a defiant new audio message, vowing to return to The Gambia “whether anyone likes it or not.”
He challenged authorities to arrest him if they wish, dismissed attempts to block his return through spiritual means, and insisted that only Allah determines his fate.

Jammeh thanked his loyal supporters, urged continued backing for the APRC, and called for resilience and faith, declaring that “the road to freedom may be long, but we will reach our destination.”