The recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state by about 150 of the 193 Member States of the United Nations (UN), recently joined by countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and France, is undoubtedly a welcome development. It offers a glimmer of hope for the much-needed two-state solution that could bring lasting peace to…
An Evening with The Kankurang! Ansumana assumed instant ownership of any road, path or bush track on whatever mode of transport he chose to take. On this particular occasion I was seated on the pillion seat of his Baotian Superstar gazing at the galaxy of stars above whilst being expertly conveyed through the bush from…
Wise Gambians have often advised me to avoid using ‘Gele-geles’ for longer trips. It has always sounded like good advice so this time I opted to take the early morning Express from Brikamaba to Kombo. 05:45 at the bus stop ‘uliha’, I sneaked onto the Express unnoticed and placed my bag directly behind the driver’s…
