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01/04/2024

Who is Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

Here are ten important points to know about Diomaye Faye:

1. Senegalese origin: Diomaye Faye was born in Senegal, a West African country rich in culture and history.

2. Prolific Writer: He is a prolific writer, having written several literary works that have been widely appreciated.

3. Cultural Engagement: Faye is very committed to promoting African culture, especially through literature.

4. Recurring topics: His writings often explore themes such as identity, tradition, modernity, and social change in Africa.

5. International recognition: Received international recognition for his literary work and cultural commitment.

6. Literary Awards: Faye may have won literary awards for his work, highlighting his talent and impact in the field of literature.

7. Influence on Youth: As a respected figure, he likely has a significant influence on African youth, encouraging them to be interested in literature and their own culture.

8. Social Activism: In addition to his literary work, he was also active in social causes and change movements in Africa.

9. Education: He attended Lycée Demba Diop in Mbour, where he graduated in 2000. Faye went on to obtain a master's degree in law from University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar. He then attended the National School of Administration of Senegal, also in Dakar, where he trained to be a tax inspector.

10. Cultural Heritage: His work contributes to preserving and promoting Africa's cultural heritage, making it accessible to a wider audience through his writings.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44 years old has just been elected the fifth president of Senegal and becomes the youngest President of Senegal.

We hope he is committed to putting in the footsteps of Pan-Africanists committed to the just cause of Africa and all African countries respectively.

THE DEFENSE OF AFRICA!





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30/03/2024

The Legendary Politician and Statesman Hon Sedia Jatta to Received The 2024 African Heroes Award in Ohio, USA.
The long-standing tradition started in 1991 when Nelson Mandela of South Africa won the first Award. Jatta will give a speech in few hours

Congratulations.

28/03/2024

President Macky SALL received on Thursday his successor, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, elected in the first round of the presidential election on March 24, 2024

A courtesy meeting in which the two men discussed in depth major state issues, as well as the swearing-in ceremony.

This hearing is followed by a visit to the Presidential Palace, where discussions continued in a solemn setting, marking the beginning of a significant political transition.

25/03/2024

By Facuru Sillah

Imam Fatty has misplaced bravado on the female circumcision. Sunnah is encouraged but not obligatory. That means the faithful has the choice to do the practice or not. One doesn't sin by not doing it, but one gets rewarded by doing it. When it comes to female circumcision, it's not highly recommended. In fact, the Quran doesn't teach it nor did the prophet (SAW) ever raise the issue. He only dealt with the issue when a partitioner asked him if it was OK. His answer was more of a deterrent than an encouragement. He advised the practitioners to do less than the prevailing custom. Whatever they were cutting, the prophet asked them to cut less of it. The practice is differently done in different cultures. Some simply cut the tip of the cl****is, some removed it all, some seal the vigina after cutting and some did some sewing of it. The problem is that the practice often went wrong because it's a crude practice. The important thing is that the aftermath of it is lifetime pain and deprivation of sexual pleasure for some victims. Some have difficulty in childbirth and in some very bad cases even the babies die because of their difficult way out. The harmful consequences are known. That's why the practice is banned by law in some countries, including the Gambia. The bravery that Imam Fatty didn't show during the dictatorship, he can't show now and go scot free. Why didn't he make the same threats and the same mobilisation when the practice was outlawed. He was alive and well but he gave a deaf ear and a blind eye to it. Democracy doesn't mean lawlessness. The Imam and his followers must know that. He can't break the law. He can only break himself against the law. My suggestion is that the society is well sensitised to the menace and women are given the choice to do it by themselves according their faith. It's wrong to do it to minors. Only majors are required to do acts of sunnah. No one is worshipping on behalf of another; not even your child. All that you're required to do is to educate your child until they're old enough for God to hold them responsible for their deeds and failures. At that age, if you had successfully imparted your beliefs onto your child, they'd do the religious recommendations and obligations. I don't see what all this fuss is about. Imam Fatty has to chill and be sane. He can't be more royal than the king. He can't emphasise this point beyond the point the Prophet himself left it. May Allah guide us onto the righteous way. Amen (Ihdina siraatal mustaqeema. Aamin). In fact, what could be a better sunnah than doing exactly as the prophet. He had four daughters and he didn't circumscise any of them. That's the example I'm following. Anything else can't be as good.

10/03/2024

Sheikh Ahmed Ceesay who once said condoms should be taking to mosques has called on Gambians to mobilize and ensure the ban remains while adding that the country has so many relevant issues to debate on other than female circumcision.

“Let’s avoid using Islam as a weapon to fight some things that make others look upon us. There are some hadith that support the legality of female circumcision but there are some hadith that denounce female circumcision. We have other important debates other than FGM.

“Therefore, I Sheikh Amed Ceesay stands firm against FGM. If female circumcision brings serious consequences on women do you think Islam will approve it? I am in solidarity with any woman who was taken through female circumcision and I urge you to stand against it and don’t allow your daughters to be taken through it,” he said.

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06/03/2024

What your thoughts on Imam Basirou drammeh?

Imam Basirou Drammeh of Latrikunda Yeringanya said: “The fact of the matter is that our Prophet SAW told us that we should circumcise our boys. He instructed us to do that but he never said anything about his daughter or his wives. So the fact that that is absent in the literature is evidence enough to show us that that is not from Islam. Because we know he circumcised Hussein and Hassan (his grandchildren). But he didn’t tell us what happened to Umm Khulthum or Fatima or Ruqiya. And now these people are telling us that this is Islam.”

02/03/2024

Imam Fatty must be stopped!

I wonder if we truly have conscience as people and a country. It’s so okay for authorities to arbitrary arrest and bogusly charge individuals critical of the government and ignore those openly violating the law and threatening people who advocate and promote the rights and wellbeing of women and girls.
I must state that the government and The Gambia Police Force under the leaderships of President Barrow and IGP Sanyang are complicit in efforts to promote and protect the rights and welfare of our children, especially girls who are subject of harmful traditional practices like FGM/C and Child Marriage.
There is no ambiguity in Section 32 B(1) of the Amended Women's Act 2010 'Accomplices to female circumcision ' which reads" A person who requests, incites or promotes female circumcision by providing tools or by any other means commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of three years or a fine of fifty thousand Dalasis or to both".

Imam Fatty’s continuous open incitement and promotion of FGM is a total gross violation of the above stated section and I see no reason why he is not arrested and charged accordingly.

We cannot sit and watch this country turning to a lawless state.

Until such a time that the law is enforced and hold Imam Fatty and any other person or entity bent on promoting and inciting hostility to those who advocates for the effective enforcement of laws, the state is complicit and as guilty as the violators.

Lamin Fatty, National Coordinator of Child Protection Alliance

14/02/2024

Statement by Sabally

And then on the matter between myself and my brother Abubakary Jawara; this contentious issue has been going on for years, culminating in a legal battle in the courts that remains ongoing litigation to date.

I had made statements that hurt Dr. Jawara; and he has said that those statements cost him loss in his business.

It is the nature of social media that statements can be conflated and extrapolated to levels and depths that were never intended by the originator of those statements. And it is undeniable that this has happened in this case.

It was not my intention to hurt Jawara or his business and I am sorry that the situation evolved to that kind of effect as reported.

Several individuals and groups had attempted a mediation between Jawara and myself and those efforts are still ongoing.

I do not want this matter to be protracted any further and it is my resolve to end this conflict that had also hurt friends and families that Jawara and I hold dear in common.

The sacred bonds that bind Jawara and I as Sarahulleh and Badibunka prohibit any legal tussle between the two of us.

In view of the foregoing, I hereby sincerely apologize to Abubakary Jawara for any inconvenience and loss caused by my writings and utterances about him and his businesses.

I hereby seize this opportunity to thank all parties (individuals and institutions) that tried to mediate in this matter, especially the Supreme Islamic Council. Your efforts have not been wasted.

I must extend special thanks and appreciation to the judge who initially presided over this matter at the High Court, Justice Bakre: his sense of wisdom and care for brotherly love and peaceful coexistence in The Gambia were amply demonstrated during the trial as he counseled us to amicably resolve this matter and work together for the peace and progress of the country we both hold dear.

May peace reign supreme in our lives in this peaceful country called The Gambia.

God bless The Gambia.

Momodou Sabally

21/12/2023

By GFF

Multiple award winning and celebrity referee Bakary Papa Gassama formerly announced today that he’s hanging up his whistle.
Gassama was a referee for nearly two decades and as well as several African Cup of Nations, he’s also officiated in two separate World Cups finals.
Gassama, who has been a beacon of excellence in refereeing, has decided to step down to make way for the next generation of young referees to shine. Born on the 10th February 1979 in Memmeh village of the Jokadou District in the North Banl region, the 44-year-old man rose to prominence within the refereeing circles after joining FIFA's elite panel in 2007. His journey began in The Gambia local Nawettan competition and the domestic leagues, but his exceptional skills soon caught the attention of both the region and global stages when he started with the whistle at CAF inter-club competitions.

Gassama's reputation for fairness, acute understanding of the game, and ability to manage high pressure situations made him a respected figure in the sport. He has a huge fan base across the continent with high degree of respect and satisfaction in his work.

Throughout his career, Gassama has been at the helm of some of the most significant matches in football. He officiated at the 2012 summer Olympic Games in London, and the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. There, Gassama visibly was assigned the match between the Netherlands and Chile where he was at the centre of the world's attention for all the right reasons.

His expertise was not limited to the World Cup but was a regular at the Africa Cup of Nations where he took charge of many of the continent's flagship matches at the finals. Gassama also officiated the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Final.

He has also appeared in several competitions such as the U-20 World Cup, CAF Champions League, Club World Cup Championship, African Qualifiers, Gold Cup, Arab Cup, the Kings Cup, Confederations Cup amongst others.

As Gassama's international career draws to a close, he leaves behind a legacy of integrity and professionalism. His decision to retire is driven by a desire to provide opportunities for younger referees to emerge and gain visibility on the global stage.

While stepping away aside from international duties, Mr. Gassama has committed to continue his involvement in football by contributing to the GFF domestic league Division One for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. His experience and mentorship will undoubtedly be invaluable to the development of upcoming referees in Gambia.

20/12/2023

Rumours of Momodou Sabally joined National People’s Party (NPP)

07/12/2023

The Gambia National Team for the first time in its history shortlisted in the final round of CAF TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD alongside Senegal and Morocco !
Thumps up to The Scorpions

29/11/2023

Jarington FC has taking a legal action against SERREKUNDA WEST SPORT COMMITTEE . The plaintiff is seeking reinstatement of their football club in the tournament, damages for breach of contract and legal fees up to 200,000 Dalasis .

The case is set for hearing tomorrow at the Kanifing Magistrate Court .

The motive behind the case is that Serrekunda west unlawfully kicked them out from the tournament because JARINGTONG FC Fans acted out of order . This act of disqualifying a team from a tournament has not been seen in the footballing world since in the 80s . Why did Serekunda west sport committee decided to kick out a semifinalist team from a tournament because of their fans ?

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18/11/2023

BASAMBA’s Take live on Paradise TV with Sainabou Mballow , her husband and 7 kids surrounding their deportation.
Do you know wether the deportation was illegal or not ? Don’t miss this episode on BASAMBA’s Take !!

04/11/2023

Basamba’s Take; Focus on Irregular Migration. A conversation with a survivor

Africa’s young men/ Women are looking for a way to escape the continent through any means! What do you think is the reason?

6:40pm, tomorrow on The Basamba’s Take Show, Don't Miss It!!

03/11/2023

Basamba’s Take; Focus on Irregular Migration.
Join us at 6:40pm tomorrow for a one on one conversation with a back way survivor.

Africa’s young men/ Women are looking for a way to escape the continent through any means! What do you think is the reason?

6:40pm, tomorrow on The Basamba’s Take Show, Don't Miss It!!

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01/11/2023

A boat carrying over 100 Young men left Kartong two weeks ago and since then we haven’t heard from them yet . Pray for them .
Sad situation in Africa . All it’s young men are looking for a way to escape the continent. Do you know why ? Your opinion matters .

18/10/2023

Gambian Sprinter Gina Bass embraced Islam ahead of her much anticipated marriage with her coach and manager Mustapha Bittaye .

16/10/2023

Thank you Baba President Olusegun Obasanjo for this incredible opportunity.
God Bless Big Brother Nigeria!

30/09/2023

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23/09/2023

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23/09/2023

Focus on Sherrifi Sonko and His arrest !
Live on Paradise Tv today !
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22/09/2023

Kexx Sanneh drinking mono (porridge ) with our amazing Host Honorable Basamba Drammeh in preparation for tomorrow’s Basambas’s Take TV Show

19/09/2023

Developing story !
Sabally Released on bail but to report to the Police Station everyday until something concrete is determined by the police !

16/09/2023

Opposition leader Ousainou Darboe described President Adama Barrow’s handling of the current situation in The Gambia as a NDONGO style of politics . That the President is now talking and behaving like a “DONGO”What do you think about the UDP Press conference . Why is UDP insinuating a possible ban on the existence of their political party ? Is there something more to this ? BASAMBA’s take is investigating and we’ll bring you all the details soon!

13/09/2023

Breaking !!
Mr. Bojang a resident of Brufut who’s believed to the killer for last nights tragic incident has been arrested in Julung , Cassamance .
More detail coming !

13/09/2023

“ I'm the one that phoned you some minutes ago with regards to the vehicle your TV posted online as the shooter at the incident at Sukuta Traffic light.
It's totally false, the vehicle belongs to my brother ( Taxi man) who is a victim of the problem”

said Muhammed S . Bah ; the taxi driver’s brother .

13/09/2023

PC Sang J Gomez and PC Pateh Jallow are pronounced dead at ndemban clinic in Bakau after being tragically shot by an armed man who’s currently on the run .
An eye witness who we spoke to described the incident as a Movie ; “that the shooter was so fast and nobody can tell if the shooter was a guy or a lady and that everyone was running for their lives .