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GAMBIA-L Digest 28
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Constitution
by "Malanding S. Jaiteh" <msjaiteh@mtu.edu>
2) Re: PRESS RELEASE
by "Malanding S. Jaiteh" <msjaiteh@mtu.edu>
3) OLYMPICS!!!!!
by mjallow@st6000.sct.edu (Modou Jallow)
4) Re: OLYMPICS!!!!!
by TSaidy1050@aol.com
5) Re: Constitution/ Referandum
by TSaidy1050@aol.com
6) The Gambia National Troupe Saga
by TSaidy1050@aol.com
7) TRANSFER TO LONDON
by TSaidy1050@aol.com
8) UN Subscription
by TSaidy1050@aol.com
9) Re: Embassy Reactions
by Yaya Jallow <yj0001@jove.acs.unt.edu>
10) Re: UN Subscription
by Isatou Secka <isatou@Glue.umd.edu>
11) Re: UN Subscription
by binta@iuj.ac.jp
12)
by ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
13) Re: NEW MEMEBER INTRO!!!
by N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
14) AFRICA AND THE INTERNET (fwd)
by N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
15) Nigeria
by "Brian Hubbard" <Babanding@msn.com>
16) Re: Schools for Gambian Athletes
by N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
17) Re: Nigeria
by N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
18) Re: Nigeria
by mjallow@st6000.sct.edu (Modou Jallow)
19) new member intro
by Ndella Njie <ndella@iastate.edu>
20) No Financial Aid for Non-US born students (fwd)
by N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
21) Re: new member intro
by N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
22) re: UN DUES
by ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
23) cnet clip, Gambian referendum starts transition p [ 61] Reuter / Pap Saine
by at137@columbia.edu
24) RE:Abdou's message
by "Brian Hubbard" <Babanding@msn.com>
25) ANS News - National Troupe To Perform At Olympics
by Lang Konteh <L.konteh-95@student.lut.ac.uk>
26) RE: Abdou's Response
by L Konteh <L.Konteh-95@student.lut.ac.uk>
27) Fwd:
by momodou@inform-bbs.dk (Momodou Camara)
28) RE: Abdou's Response
by Mostafa Jersey Marong <mbmarong@students.wisc.edu>
29) Recent open letter sent various offices about the situation in The
Gambia
by sarr@sprynet.com
30) Open letter sent to various ministries, newspapers, etc. about the
situation in the
Gambia
by sarr@sprynet.com
31) Re: New member
by binta@iuj.ac.jp
32) Introduction (fwd)
by mjallow@st6000.sct.edu (Modou Jallow)
33) HI
by Nkoyo Faal <faaln@gusun.acc.georgetown.edu>
34) RE: DECODED VERSION
by L Konteh <L.Konteh-95@student.lut.ac.uk>
35) Three more of us !
by ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
36) Re: Issues (fwd)
by ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
37) previous message
by ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
38) Issues
by Nkoyo Faal <faaln@gusun.acc.georgetown.edu>
39)
by N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
40) New member
by Mats Danielsson <mats.danielsson@mbox300.swipnet.se>
41) Draft Constitution
by momodou@inform-bbs.dk (Momodou Camara)
42) Re: New member
by binta@iuj.ac.jp
43) AFRICAN MEDALS AT THE 1996 OLYMPICS (FWD)
by N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
44) position announcement from UNFPA (fwd)
by N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
45) job announcements (fwd)
by N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
46) more job announcements (fwd)
by N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
47) Re: Membership request
by Binta Njie <njie@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu>
48) new member
by Amadou Scattred Janneh <AJANNEH@pstcc.cc.tn.us>
49) Re: Membership request
by ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
50) cnet clip, Voting gets under way in Gambian refer [ 29] Reuters
by at137@columbia.edu
51) cnet clip, High turnout in Gambian constitutional [ 67] Reuter / Pap Saine
by at137@columbia.edu
52) job position: TSC seeks Executive Director (fwd)
by N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
53) Re: Membership request
by Sulayman Nyang <nyang@cldc.howard.edu>
54) cnet clip, Counting starts in Gambia constitution referendum
by at137@columbia.edu
55) GAMBIA-REFERENDUM.
by Amadou Scattred Janneh <AJANNEH@pstcc.cc.tn.us>
56) GAMBIA_-_REFERENDUM.
by Amadou Scattred Janneh <AJANNEH@pstcc.cc.tn.us>
57) The Referendum, etc.
by Amadou Scattred Janneh <AJANNEH@pstcc.cc.tn.us>
58) news
by ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
59) cnet clip, Gambian voters set to approve new cons [ 52] Reuter / Pap Saine
by at137@columbia.edu
60) Re: Nigeria
by SillahB@aol.com
61) Re: New member
by SillahB@aol.com
62) Re: HI
by SillahB@aol.com
63) Re: New member
by Mats Danielsson <mats.danielsson@mbox300.swipnet.se>
64) From PANA
by momodou@inform-bbs.dk (Momodou Camara)
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Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 13:22:20 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Malanding S. Jaiteh" <msjaiteh@mtu.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: Constitution
Message-ID: <199608041722.NAA02167@aspen>
Content-Type: text
As the debate on the constitution continues, I would like a few points
be clarified. Would it be possible for the list to forward any
comments and suggestions to the the committee working on the document
in the Gambia? If so would there be enough time to do this before the
referendum? If there exist a mechanism for forwarding feedbacks then I
would suggest we have someone to take note.
Given the importance of this document it would be a tragedy to allow
it pass unrefined.
malanding Jaiteh
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Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 13:44:37 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Malanding S. Jaiteh" <msjaiteh@mtu.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: PRESS RELEASE
Message-ID: <199608041744.NAA02178@aspen>
Content-Type: text
Is someone keeping a list of all these "Ex-" from the Jammeh government? What do they do when they are relieved from their duties. What is the matter with these civilian elements of the administration? Are they not learning from those before them or they just can't keep up with the changing standard?
It may be worth reflecting upon?
malanding
>
> Fellow Gambians,
>
> The following are two press releases from the Chairman's Office pertaining to
> case of Mrs Nyimasta Sanneh, former Minister of Health, Social Welfare and
> Women's Affairs. This is verbatim:-
>
> PREE RELEASE
> ----------------------------
>
> His Excellency the Chairman and Head of State has been pleased to
> appoint Mrs Isatou Njie-Saidy as Minister of Health, Social Welfare and
> Women's Affairs to succeed Mrs Nyimasata Sanneh-Bojang, with effect from
> today.
>
> Mrs Njie-Saidy was until her appointment the Executive Secretary, Women's
> Bureau. She will assume office tomorrow.
>
>
>
>
> Office of the Chairman
> State House
> Banjul
> 16th July 1996
>
>
> PREE RELEASE
> ---------------------------
>
>
> The appiontment of Mrs Nyimasata Sanneh-Bojang as Minister of Health,
> Social Welfare and Women's Affairs has today been terminated by His
> Excellency the Chairman of the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council and
> Head of State.
>
> The Permanent Secretary, Mr Sarjo Sonko, the Deputy Permanent Secretary,
> Mr Kalifa K. Touray and the Purchasing Office, Mr Silas Jones, too, have been
> dismissed.
>
> The above measures followed the discovery of major misappropriation of
> funds at the Ministry, ranging from the Drug Revolving Fund, the Special
> Medical Fund created recently to finance the cerrent technical cooperation
> programme in the medical sector, the Maintenance Vote, the National Health
> Development Project, to the Patients' Feeding Vote and other funds within the
> Ministry.
>
> Over a million Dalasi is involved, yet the payments were not authorised
> by the Major Tender Board as required when any substantial amount is payable.
> The full amount can only be ascertained when investigations are completed.
>
> Fuel allocations to the Ministry have been so abused by these persons
> that there was not sufficient fuel for the ambulances. As a result, when
> these ambulances were needed by the public there would be no fuel.
>
> Mrs Sanneh-Bojang and Messrs Sonko, Touray and Jones are held responsible
> for the said misappropriation of funds and infringement of Financial
> Instructions governing local purchase orders.
>
> The accounts concerned will soon be audited to determine whether in
> addition to gross violation of financial regulations there has been any
> fraudulent conversion.
>
> In the meantime, the Police are carrying out investigations, and the
> persons concerned are assisting them
>
> In a separate case, Mrs Sanneh-Bojang , in her official capacity, arranged
> the appointment of ten persons close to her in the service of the Royal
> Victoria Hospital contrary to the relevant rules and regulations. She later
> on submitted the names of an additional five people but was not successful on
> that occasion. In a similar case, she gave instructions for a European
> gentleman of British nationality to be employed in the Medical Services
> without going through the proper procedure.
>
> The Minister also ordered the enrollment in the School of Nursing and
> Midwifery of people who were not qualified for admission, but were merely
> either related to her or were her friends' reletaves. She has also been
> interfering with the transfer and posting of Nurses countrywide, favouring
> those and other medical personnel who are close to her. This is Nepotism,and
> runs counter to the principles of the AFPRC.
>
> Furthermore, the Minister has been making so many private international
> calls, mainly to UK, Sweden and USA, from her official telephones that the
> bills are so high that the Health Centres have been restricted to receiving
> calls only. These include such essential units like the EPI.
>
> The situation in which the minister and the three officials put themselves
> was such that, and so incompatible with the Armed Forces Provissional Ruling
> Council's policy of accountability and transparency, that there was no
> alternative to the disciplinary action taken against them. They will also
> refund every butut of these misappropriated funds.
>
> The Chairman attaches high priority to the Medical Services, Agriculture
> and Education and any activity inimical to these efforts would be dealt with
> accordingly. The public is also hereby requested to complain to the nearest
> Police Station, Alkalo, Chief or Divisional Commissioner if they report to
> any Government Medical Centre and are given only a prescription and told to
> go and buy the required medicine from a private Pharmacy. The Government has
> more than enough medical supplies to cater for every Gambian.
>
>
>
>
> Office of the Chairman
> State House
> Banjul
> 16th July 1996
>
> I will provide the group some information on the 1996/7 Budget some time next
> week. I am leaving tomorrow morning for Atlanta for the opening of the
> Olympic Games, but i will be back next week for further discussions.
>
> Monday July 22nd is a holiday in The Gambia. It is the second anniversary of
> the coup.
>
> Regards to all.
>
> Tombong Saidy
>
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Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 15:12:14 -0400 (EDT)
From: mjallow@st6000.sct.edu (Modou Jallow)
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: OLYMPICS!!!!!
Message-ID: <9608041912.AA23762@st6000.sct.edu>
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
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Hello People,
I live here in Atlanta and have been following up on the Olympics very
closely. I must admit, it is a lifetime experience. I always imagine
that it would be an honor for any athlete to represent his/her Country
in the Games.
I was looking forward to see some of the Gambian athletes perform but
the only one I saw compete in the Long Jump, last Sunday, was Ous Sallah.
Even though he didn't qualify for the next round, he did show some courage
and determination.
Whatever happened to the rest of the athletes? It is true that most of
them disappeared during the games? If this is so, they must have planned
this before they even came to Atlanta. I do not know what their motives
are, for defecting, but it would have been nicer if they had
participated in the Games first.
Now then, the debate begins. Will any more Gambian athletes be allowed to
participate in International sports?
Your comments are welcomed.
Regards,
Moe S. Jallow
Product Support Engineer
Hayes MicroComputer
Norcross, GA 30092
______________________________________________________________________________
mjallow@st6000.sct.edu mjallow@gnn.com mjallow@prodigy.com
______________________________________________________________________________
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Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 16:07:57 -0400
From: TSaidy1050@aol.com
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: OLYMPICS!!!!!
Message-ID: <960804160756_171567330@emout19.mail.aol.com>
Hi Gambia-l,
The Gambia fielded 13 athletes, but none of them qualified to the finals, but
they did the best the could. Dauda Jallow (the team captain, he was the one
who carried the during the opening ceremony) reached the quarter finals of
the 400 Meters, but could not qualify for the semi-finals. He came fourth in
the race. Some were injured and other just did not fare well.
We are presently trying to get them admitted to colleges and high schools
here so that they can continue training and at the same time have an
education. So if any of you know a college or high school that can offer them
scholarships, please let me know.
Only one athelete ran away and his name is Zanou Gomis. When he came, he
spent only one day in the village and decide to run away. He has family in
Atlanta. It would have been wise for him to participate and then defect or
run away or what ever you call it.Atleast he would have had in his belt the
honor of participating in the Olympics. But the immigration have been
notified he will find it difficult to settle here.
This one run away will not affect The Gambia that much, in terms of
participating in other Games in the furture.
Regards.
Tombong Saidy
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Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 16:13:17 -0400
From: TSaidy1050@aol.com
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: Constitution/ Referandum
Message-ID: <960804161316_171569668@emout16.mail.aol.com>
Gambia-l,
The referandum on the constitution will take place August 8 &9 . It has been
pushed back by one day. The elections still stance as schedule, September 11,
and December 11, 1996.
Regards.
Tombong Saidy
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Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 16:13:21 -0400
From: TSaidy1050@aol.com
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: The Gambia National Troupe Saga
Message-ID: <960804161320_171570180@emout08.mail.aol.com>
Hi Gambia-L,
It is very amusing to see that almost every body is eager to pass judgement
against The Gambia Embassy without even knowing the facts of the case. I did
not respond earlier because i was very busy and what really spured me in to
responding was Mr. Sillah's irresponsible comments pertaining to the
predicament of the National Troup.
There are procedures to be followed when it comes to doing anything, even
when it comes to insulting some one.Under normal circumstances, the Ministry
of Tourism and Culture, and the National Arts Council, should have notified
the Embassy about the coming of the National Troup to the US. The Embassy is
yet to be notified of the presence of the National Troup in the US. As a
matter of fact, i was personally informed of the predicament of the National
Troup by Latjor on Thursday, July 4th . According to Latjor he was contacted
by Dr. Emmanuel Pierson of the predicament him and the National Troup got in
to. Dr. Pierson is an African-American who brought the Troupe to the US for a
tour for profit. According to Latjor, Ablie Sosseh made some arrangements
with Dr. Pierson and the Troupe for them to perform in Atlanta and environ
during the Olympics. Things did not go as planned and when the Troupe arrived
at JFK Airport, Ablie Sosseh was no where to be seen. In fact Ablie's
telephone has been disconnected about three months ago (i know this for a
fact ) and it take countless paging before he would return ones call. It is
at this point that Latjor got in the picture according to him. But i know
Latjor knew more about the Troupe's visit than most of us, for those of you
who have seen the program of the Fourth of July Reunion would notice that a
performance by the National Troupe is on it. And this program was printed
even before the Troupe left Banjul for the US.
The Gambia has a mission in New York City and an Embassy in Washington D. C.,
they were not contacted by the Dr. Pierson or Tijan Camara( Leader of th
Troupe) both of whom know me personally and have the Embassy phone numbers.
Don't you wonder why was Latjor contacted in Atlanta, instead of the Embassy
in Washington or even The Gambia Mission to the UN in New York City, which is
25 cents call from JKF.
Latjor took the inittiative to take the Troupe to Atlanta for various
performances. He has to be commended for his humanitarian role, however ,
Latjor has an agreement with Dr. Pierson and he stood to gain financially
from the arrangement had things went as planned. As you all know things don't
normally the way want them to go.
The Embassy could not do much due to two main reasons, firstly, our welfare
vote is a token D100.00($10.00) per quarter and secondly it coincided with
the begining of the of the Financial Year 1996/97 . Even if the welfare vote
was $100,000.00, we wouldn't have been able to do much, because at the time
not only was the General Warrant not released, our quarterly remitance was
not sent. As a matter of fact our June and July sallaries are yet to be
remitted. And bear in mind that we are paid monthly.
I am glad that Latjor thanked Lamin Bojang personally for contibuting to the
welfare of the Troupe , but he needs to remember the funds came from the
coffers of the Embassy via our own personal savings of which we will be
refunded later.
Last summer i personally arranged for the Troupe to come to the US for the
Midfest in Middletown , Ohio and every thing went well. Dr. Pierson did not
want me to know of the problems of the Troupe because he knws i will send a
report to Banjul, which i did anyway.
It is an unfortunate fiasco which i hope Dr. Pierson and Tijan Camara will
learn from. It was a sad and parthitic sight to see the Troupe members
sprawling all over Latjor's apartment looking like refugees.I personally did
call some Gambians to convience them to host one or two members of the group,
but it coincided with the annual Fourth of July Reunion and most Gambians had
one or two guest from out of state.
After all is said and done Latjor should still be commended for his efforts
to help the Troupe even after he realised that the venture will not be a
profitable one.
Best regards.
Tombong Saidy
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Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 16:13:36 -0400
From: TSaidy1050@aol.com
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: TRANSFER TO LONDON
Message-ID: <960804161334_171570213@emout15.mail.aol.com>
Hello Gambia-l,
Please be advised that will be transfered to London by the end of this month.
My mission in the US has concluded and i am looking forward to new challenges
in UK. I will miss the US for i have been here for the past 13 years.Ms
Juliana Baldeh , the first secretary , will be acting until some one brought
to replace me. I have no clues as to who will replace me. But i know who ever
comes , he or she will work closely the Gambian community.
As soon as i get to London and have my new email address, i will be back on
the list. Lets stay in touch no matter where we are.
I will let you know when i am leaving.
Peace.
Tombong Saidy
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Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 16:14:14 -0400
From: TSaidy1050@aol.com
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: UN Subscription
Message-ID: <960804161414_171570272@emout09.mail.aol.com>
Hi Gambia-l,
Yes we owe the UN a lot of money, but we need to remember that this was a
debt accumulated by the Jawara regime and it will be paid before the end of
this year. The funny thing about the whole matter is that our debt compared
to other countries , the US in particular, is chicken change. But you know
how international politics works.
The AFPRC inherited millions of Dollars in debts from Jawara and they are
doing the best they can to settle them.We owe the ECOWAS, UN, and other
organisations and for most of them these are arrears acummulated over 15
years period. This begs the question where was all the funds going to. During
the last O.A.U summit, the AFPRC , to demonstrate its commitment to the idea
of African Unity, paid one million Dollars to the OAU. This was what The
Gambia owed the OAU.
I want you to know that the UN debt is a top priority and it will be taken
care of soon.
Best regards.
Tombong Saidy
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Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 15:50:22 -0500 (CDT)
From: Yaya Jallow <yj0001@jove.acs.unt.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Cc: The Gambia and Related Issues Mailing List <gambia-l@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Embassy Reactions
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.91.960804153905.10389A-100000@jove.acs.unt.edu>
Mime-Version: 1.0
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Tombong,
Good feedback on the National Troupe Fiasco. I was begining to wonder
myshelf why the Troupe was travelling all the way to the U.S without the
embassy being notified, unless it was privately sponsored.
In any case, I personally find the embassy's input into the list very
helpful not just on this issue but on other matters. As a result, I would
like to ask you to recommend your replacement to the list so that we can
continue to get the embassy's perspective on issues that come up on the
list.
Thanks and good luck
Yaya
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Date: Mon, 5 Aug 1996 09:44:26 -0400 (EDT)
From: Isatou Secka <isatou@Glue.umd.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Cc: The Gambia and Related Issues Mailing List <gambia-l@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: UN Subscription
Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.91.960805094033.11318B-100000@laplace.isr.umd.edu>
Mime-Version: 1.0
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I do not deny that the AFPRC inherited a lot of debt from the former
regime but I'm sure a lot of us would like to know what new debt has been
incurred by the new regime and how much that compares to the former debt in
the past 15 years ???
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Isatou Secka Tel: (301) 441-9587(H)
5905 Cherrywood lane #104 (301) 548-1247(W)
Greenbelt , MD 20770
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Date: Mon, 5 Aug 1996 23:11:13 JST +900
From: binta@iuj.ac.jp
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: UN Subscription
Message-ID: <199608051406.XAA23082@mlsv.iuj.ac.jp>
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; CHARSET=US-ASCII
Gambia-l,
It is sad we are losing Tombong for a while. Perhaps we may get
someone at the embassy to share ideas with us. Having said that, I
do not think Tombong was here in his official capacity. He can
enlighten us on some government issues, but let us not burden him with
the question of where AFPRC get their money from.
Paying our dues to OAU is fine, and paying all other debts will be a
good sign. The Jawara administration heaped these debts--a sunshine
fact, despite my(our)connections to that regime. But we all know
about AFPRC's `transparency in transluscency' and they have said the
money they are spending come from god--I used the lowercase`g' for
good reason.
In any case, can anyone enlighten us on the revenue bases of the AFPRC?
Lamin.
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Date: Mon, 5 Aug 1996 11:13:22 -0400 (EDT)
From: ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.95L.960805110710.6695E-100000@ciao.cc.columbia.edu>
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HI Folks,
Dibor Secka-Jallow (Dibs) becomes our 73rd member.
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A. TOURAY.
at137@columbia.edu
abdou@cs.columbia.edu
abdou@touchscreen.com
(212) 749-7971
MY URL's ON THE WWW= http://www.cc.columbia.edu/~at137
http://www.psl.cs.columbia.edu/~abdou
A FINITE IN A LAND OF INFINITY.
SEEKING BUT THE REACHABLE.
I WANDER AND I WONDER.
ALL RESPITE IS FINAL.
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Date: Mon, 05 Aug 96 10:23:05 CDT
From: N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: NEW MEMEBER INTRO!!!
Message-ID: <9608051523.AA11384@iastate.edu>
Isata, and Dibs,
Hooray! you are on...finally!!! I am definitely looking
forward to 'hearing' more female voices. N'Della will be introducing
herself shortly, and I'm sure so will Anna and N'Koyo. I know that
you will find the group interesting and will have alot to say too. So,
welcome aboard.
Isata, I will talk to you soon! Take care both of you.
N'Deye Marie
----
N'Deye Marie N'Jie
Dept. of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50010
(515)294-3153 (O)
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Date: Mon, 05 Aug 96 10:27:08 CDT
From: N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: AFRICA AND THE INTERNET (fwd)
Message-ID: <9608051527.AA11391@iastate.edu>
------- Forwarded Message
AFRICA EYES INTERNET FOR LEAP INTO 21st. CENTURY
ABIDJAN - African states hoping to leapfrog into the new age of technology
are lining up to join a $15 million US initiative to help connect them on
the Internet.
In West Africa, the scramble for Internet acces has spread from Sierra
Leone, which is at the bottom of the world ranking of nations in terms of
development, to relatively prosperous Ivory Cost, US officials and industry
analysts say.
Experts from US aid agency US AID, the national Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA), the US Navy, the State Department and the private
sector have begun country-by-country configuration and installation of
Internet services in some 20 selected states under the so-called Leland
initiative.
The Internet, agroup of computers interlinked and exchanging information
using the latest technology, was first developed by the US Defence
Depertment and now has more than 20 million regular users worldwide.
Its use in Africa is currently limited by the lack of local gateways or
nodes located within African countries and the prohibitive cost of dialing
to nodes abroad.
The US scheme will help ease the cost of installing local gateways in
Africa that will cut communications costs for users.
"Basically it will involve equipment, training, personnel and subsidies
satelite links for a three-year period to create a national gateway for Cote
d'Ivoire," US embassy spokesman Thomas Hart said of the Ivorian scheme,
which is typical.
"The initial visits to the countries have been made and USAID specialists
were taken in May and again in July," Hart said.
South Africa is alone in having several private companies offering
Internet access. The Paris-based airline communications company SITA offers
a CompuServe node in most cities in Africa for local dialup but at a cost of
about $ 28 an hour.
Africa Online, owned by Boston - based International Wireless, has
started a service in Kenya, which is being exploited by the country's well
organised tour industry.
Sierra Leone's state-owned telephone company SIERRATEL said this week it
would be in a position to offer a full Internet service later this year in
the country devastated by five years of civil war. The scheme falls under
the US initiative.
Managing Director Frank Jarret said SIERRATEL was negotiating with two
unnamed US telecommunications companies to help launch the service, but he
did not specify their role.
Critics have questioned the rush for the Internet by goverments with more
pressing needs, such as water and health services for their people, for whom
the telephone is a luxury.
But policymakers in Washington, backed by Vice-President Al Gore, see
the Internet in Africa in the larger realm of open access to information as
a means of advancing democracy and enhancing the environment for free
enterprise. "Access to the Internet can be a powerful tool for Africa's
economic and social development," Gore said in a message to an information
conference in Johannesburg in May.
Named after congressman Mickey Leland who died in a plane crash in
Ethiopia in 1989, the five-year US programme will provide 20 or so African
countries with access to the Internet and connections to the Global
Information Infrastructure.
US officials said the list of countries was fluid and could change where
things did not work out. It now includes Benin, Burundi, Ethiopia, Eritrea,
Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique,
Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, South africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and
Zimbabwe.
/Khaleej Times 03/08/96.
Phone/Fax @ res. (+971)-6-333473/ Sharjah
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Date: Mon, 5 Aug 96 15:26:47 UT
From: "Brian Hubbard" <Babanding@msn.com>
To: "Gambia-L" <Gambia-L@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Nigeria
Message-ID: <UPMAIL01.199608051526530404@msn.com>
RE: African Football
Nigeria was incredible in the Olympics. I can't believe there have not been
more comments made about the Soaring Eagles. They play some marvelous soccer
and redeemed themselves from their World Cup woes. I always teased my
students in The Gambia that African footballers could not play as a team and
that is why they would never win a World Cup, but now I stand corrected.
Nigeria used teamwork and outstanding individual ability to beat two of South
America's best. I say rock on Nigeria and the Soaring Eagles
Brian
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Date: Mon, 05 Aug 96 10:55:09 CDT
From: N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: Schools for Gambian Athletes
Message-ID: <9608051555.AA11421@iastate.edu>
Tombong,
I don't have any specific school names to give you for the Gambian
athletes, but you would probably be more successful with the private
schools than the land-grant/public educational institutions. The
private institutions tend to have more money and are more willing to
fund international sudents than the state and land grant schools.
Also, since the Gambia College is undergoing transition into a
university, you might want to have officials at home and here set up
some sort of program between a willing university here in the US and in
the Gambia where there will be exchange students from the Gambia coming
to study here, and vice versa. It's worked quite well with other
countries in Africa and the rest of the world. So it should work with
the Gambia.
My suggestion would be to talk to some of our Gambian
professors who are currently teaching at US institutions and see if
there is a possibility of setting up such a program. If they can't do it,
they will certainly be able to point you to someone who can. Good luck!!!
N'Deye Marie
---
N'Deye Marie N'Jie
Dept. of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50010
(515)294-3153
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Date: Mon, 05 Aug 96 11:27:54 CDT
From: N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: Nigeria
Message-ID: <9608051627.AA11466@iastate.edu>
Brian,
Commenting on the Nigerians winning the gold for soccer was at the
back of my mind, but I got side tracked. I think that they did a
great job, and will definitely be an inspiration to other african
nations. I am also immensely proud of our other african brothers and
sistes who won the gold, silver and bronze in the other sports
--Ethiopia for the women's marathon, South Africa and Kenya for the men's
marathon, and some others. Here's to more gold medals in Sydney and
future olympics!!!
N'Deye Marie
----
N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
Dept. of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50010
(515)294-3153
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Date: Mon, 5 Aug 1996 13:43:46 -0400 (EDT)
From: mjallow@st6000.sct.edu (Modou Jallow)
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: Nigeria
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Hello Brian...,
> Nigeria was incredible in the Olympics. I can't believe there have not been
> more comments made about the Soaring Eagles
The fact is that NBC did not entirely show the games. They did show a lot of
that synchronized gymnastics and horses jumping fences though.
But yes, I agree the Eagles have set a Satndard for SOCCER in Africa. A
lot more is yet to come!
Regards,
Moe S. Jallow
______________________________________________________________________________
mjallow@sct.edu mjallow@gnn.com mjallow@prodigy.com
______________________________________________________________________________
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Date: Mon, 05 Aug 1996 14:17:57 CDT
From: Ndella Njie <ndella@iastate.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: new member intro
Message-ID: <9608051917.AA03874@fcs1.iastate.edu>
Hi fellow Gambians,
My name is N'Della N'Jie and I am a sophomore at Iowa State
University where I am majoring in dietetics and international studies.
In The Gambia, I lived in the Fajara/Pipeline Road area. I attended
Marina International, the old one that was in Banjul. Upon completing my
Common Entrance Exam, I left home. I went to high school in various
African countries and now I'm here.
That is it folks.
N'Della
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Date: Mon, 05 Aug 96 16:15:12 CDT
From: N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: No Financial Aid for Non-US born students (fwd)
Message-ID: <9608052115.AA11702@iastate.edu>
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Date: Mon, 5 Aug 1996 13:32:02 -0500 (CDT)
To: africans@iastate.edu
From: "Dr. Z.N. Senwo" <zsenwo@asnaam.aamu.edu>
Subject: No Financial Aid for Non-US born Students (fwd)
>Date: Fri, 2 Aug 1996 11:32:56 -0700
>Reply-To: "'Logout!' I. Owusu-Afful" <isaaco@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
>
>
>---------- Forwarded message ----------
>Date: Tue, 30 Jul 1996 21:28:20 -0400 (EDT)
>From: The Count <jaffetg@phoenix.Princeton.EDU>
>To: dehai@thames.stanford.edu
>Subject: No Financial Aid for Non-US born Students (fwd)
>
>Selamat my people,
> Allow me to thank all of you who are providing us with news about
>our nation. I just recieved the following message from a friend. I
>can't research the item noted below...if anyone can, please do. Please
>take this news report seriously.
>
>Love Always,
> Wedi Ghebretnsae
>
> *************************************************
> "You were not chosen to die for Eritrea
> So that you may live for Eritrea"
> *************************************************
>
>---------- Forwarded message ----------
>Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 18:46:39 -0400
>From: The Man With The Master Plan <rmunroe@MIT.EDU>
>To: blackmail@MIT.EDU
>Cc: caribbean-club@MIT.EDU, torch@MIT.EDU, ua-council@MIT.EDU,
> leaders96@MIT.EDU
>Subject: No Financial Aid for Non-US born Students
>
>
>>>>Whether or not you were born in the US, the following is some
>>>>information which important to us all. Spread the word.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>I thought the following issue would interest you. It hasn't received
>>>>much attention yet, because it's still a bill going through Congress.
>>>>What it all boils down to is this: If HR-4 passes, students who are
>>>>permanent residents, even NATURALIZED U.S. citizens, will no longer
>>>>be eligible for financial aid -- Stafford loans, Perkins loans, Pell
>>>>grants, etc., even though these citizens and LEGAL immigrants have
>>>>been paying taxes all along. The qualifying factor for student financial
>>>>aid, according to 4HR-4, is having been BORN in the United States.
>>>>NOTE: This is no longer an attack on illegal "aliens", but on people
>>>>who have entered the country LEGITIMATELY and who are trying to
>>>>continue their contribution to this society through attainment of
>>>>higher education.
>>>>
>>>>PLEASE help increase awareness of this issue by letting as many
>>>>people as you can know about what Congress is attempting, and
>>>>contact/write to
>>>>the senators and representatives of your district to express your
>>>>position on the matter. We need to kill the bill at its early stages.
>>>>
>>>>WARNING: THE US GOVERNMENT WANTS TO TAKE FINANCIAL AID FROM STUDENTS
>>>>
>>>>In addition to a bill recently passed in the Senate to cut Federal
>>>>loans programs by $10 billion, the Senate and the House have both passed
>>>>bills that will effectively curtail student aid benefits to LEGAL
>>>>immigrants, including Pell grants, subsidized Stafford loans, and other
>>>>federal financial aid programs.
>>>>
>>>>These proposed cuts, hidden deep within a welfare reform bill (HR 4),
>>>>are to be achieved through a process known as "Alien Sponsor
>>>>Deeming", in which the income and assets of an immigrant's sponsor are
>>>>added to the immigrant's own resources in determining eligibility for
>>>>government financial aid programs. Since most immigrants must have a
>>>>sponsor in order to immigrate here legally, deeming would disqualify many
>>>>legal immigrants from receiving aid by falsely inflating their income
>>and
>>>>wealth.
>>>>
>>>>WHO WILL BE AFFECTED?
>>>>
>>>>*A new draft report issued this month by the General Accounting
>>>>Office in Washington, D.C. states that 390,000 legal immigrants received
>>>>Pell grants nationwide in 1992-93. The Pell grant program is designed to
>>>>help the neediest students and has a maximum award of $2,340 per year.
>>>>
>>>>*In California, legal immigrants make up 32.6% of Pell grant
>>>>recipients.
>>>>An analysis performed by the UC president's office found that more
>>>>than 25% of UC students who receive need-based aid are legal immigrants.
>>>>
>>>>*In New York, legal immigrants make up 26.5% of Pell grant
>>>>recipients. In Florida, the total is nearly 16%.
>>>>
>>>>*The Senate version of this bill (S. 269) would also restrict aid for
>>>>naturalized citizens.
>>>>
>>>>*The bills now under consideration would essentially affect anyone
>>>>who was not born in the United States.
>>>>
>>>>*A total of $21 million in Pell grants and $31 million in subsidized
>>>>loans could be lost among the nine UC campuses alone. These
>>>>restrictions will affect private colleges as well.
>>>>
>>>>*As Permanent Residents of the United States, legal immigrants have
>>>>been eligible for federal financial aid for many years.
>>>>
>>>>*Permanent Residents pay federal income taxes and are subject to the
>>>>draft.
>>>>
>>>>*The bills now being considered by a Joint Committee of the House and
>>>>Senate would restrict benefits to many legal immigrants by changing
>>>>eligibility requirements.
>>>>
>>>>*Two classes of citizens would be created, and legal immigrants would
>>>>effectively be denied opportunities for higher education.
>>>>
>>>>WHAT CAN YOU DO?
>>>>
>>>>A list of those members of Congress who are on the Joint Committee
>>>>considering these bills will soon be made available. We will try to
>>>>organize letter-writing, faxing, calling, and emailing campaigns. We
>>>>will also try to get in touch with local and national news media.
>>>>Ethnicnewspapers definitely need to be targeted.
>>>>More specific information on what you can do will be coming in the next
>>>>few days. If you are interested in working on this issue or getting
>>>>more information, contact the ASUC Executive Vice President's Office
>>>>at:
>>>>
>>>> Phone: (510) 643-9830
>>>> Fax: (510) 643-6396
>>>> Email: urd@uclink2.berkeley.edu
>>>> asucexec@ocf.berkeley.edu
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ,|, "GIVE ME A PLACE TO STAND, AND I'LL MOVE THE EARTH"
>>>> (o o) ---- Archimedes (long, long ago)
>>>> (_) ---- Miguel Don Green (now and forever)
>>>>< |"| >
>>>> """ http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~donmigl
>>>> _\ /_ P.O. Box 7368, Stanford, CA 94309
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>Leonardo J. Vargas-Mendez
>>Service-Learning Coordinator
>>ljv1@cornell.edu
>>Public Service Center
>>200 Barnes Hall
>>Cornell University
>>Ithaca, NY 14853
>>(607) 255-0674
>>Fax #: (607)255-9550
>
>Thank You For Your Time,
>Robert Munroe
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Date: Mon, 05 Aug 96 16:21:54 CDT
From: N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: new member intro
Message-ID: <9608052121.AA11718@iastate.edu>
N'Della,
Welcome online, sis!!!
-----
N'Deye Marie N'Jie
Dept. of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
(515)294-3153 (W)
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Date: Tue, 6 Aug 1996 10:44:04 -0400 (EDT)
From: ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: re: UN DUES
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Hi Folks,
I find it amusing that The Gambia's suspension from UN voting
privileges is supposed to have emanated from two factors. Firstly, the
dues owed were supposed to have been accumulated during Jawara's
administration. Well if you look at this objectively, this is just
excuse-making. It is unfathomable that a government that can afford to
build a cement arch for $1.5 million, buy musical instruments for Musa
Ngum and, rapidly expand its armed forces in an era when wealthier
countries are shrinking their's, cannot afford to pay its $500, 000 dues.
This once again proves that some countries are not poor, but are instead
chronically mismanaged. If the AFPRC had bothered to pay the dues
for the time that it has been in power, it would not have been suspended.
This mind-set about priorities is why Jammeh was refused a visa to come
attend the General Assembly meeting last year. The Gambia is fast
becoming an international pariah.
Secondly, Gambia's suspension is supposed to be a case of
unfairness by the UN. Of course the UN would not suspend the US; it gets
25% of its dues from the US. The UN needs the US more than the US needs
the UN. For The Gambia, the opposite is true. Knowing that it receives
more from the UN than it puts in, The Gambia should be,in its
self-interest, lining up to pay its dues. I think a good example of the
need for this is that UNICEF is now pulling out of the country.
Blaming others for our problems has become a boring and tiresome
exercise. It is about time that we faced the hard facts head-on: we
suffer from a semi-illiterate and inexperienced government. The 21st
century is fastly shaping up to be cruel and unforgiving to inefficient
entities. Therefore the sooner we have qualified people at the helms, the
better.
-Abdou.
*******************************************************************************
A. TOURAY.
at137@columbia.edu
abdou@cs.columbia.edu
abdou@touchscreen.com
(212) 749-7971
MY URL's ON THE WWW= http://www.cc.columbia.edu/~at137
http://www.psl.cs.columbia.edu/~abdou
A FINITE IN A LAND OF INFINITY.
SEEKING BUT THE REACHABLE.
I WANDER AND I WONDER.
ALL RESPITE IS FINAL.
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Date: Tue, 6 Aug 1996 12:20:10 -0400 (EDT)
From: at137@columbia.edu
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: cnet clip, Gambian referendum starts transition p [ 61] Reuter / Pap Saine
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BANJUL, Aug 6 (Reuter) - Gambians vote on Thursday in a
referendum on a new constitution, the first stage in returning
the West African country to elected government more than two
years after a military coup.
Captain Yahya Jammeh has promised to lift the ban on
political parties after the referendum, giving politicians just
a month to organise for September 11 presidential elections.
Sourahata Janneh, president of the Gambia Bar Association,
said the final draft of the constitution came out late on Friday
and he only got his copy on Monday.
``It's doubtful whether the majority of people really
understand what the referendum is all about,'' he said.
Radio and television have run a civic education campaign but
the idea of a constitutional referendum is harder for voters to
grasp than selecting candidates in elections.
The new constitution, like the 1970 law suspended by Jammeh
when he took power in July 1994, sets no limit to the number of
terms a president can serve. The Gambia Bar Association had
proposed a limit of two five-year terms.
The constitution stipulates that presidents must be between
30 and 65 years old, which would allow Jammeh, who is 31, to run
for office, but exclude deposed president Sir Dawda Jawara and
Gambia Peoples' Party leader Hassan Mussa Camara.
Camara, 73, polled 14 percent in a 1987 presidential
election won by Jawara, 72, who lives in exile in England and
has shown no sign of wanting to contest the election.
The final draft includes provisions for a candidate to be
elected unopposed.
Jammeh overthrew Jawara, who had been head of state since
independence from Britain in 1965, saying he wanted to end the
corruption and inefficiency of the old regime.
He initially proposed a 4 1/2 year transition, but shortened it
under pressure from foreign donors.
Janneh said with the ban on politics still in place there
were no indications yet of who might stand for president but
many people felt a month was too short a time for political
parties resuming operations after a two-year ban.
``I think the opinion here is that political parties need at
least three months,'' he said.
The electoral commission suggested postponing the poll to
allow more time, but the chairman of the Armed Forces
Provisional Ruling Council said he wanted to stick to the dates
promised to Gambia's aid donors.
Jammeh has not made his intentions clear but many Gambians
expect him to stand for the presidency, and to transform his
July 22 movement into a political party.
Some 447,000 people have registered to vote from a
population of about one million.
General elections are scheduled for December 11.
Gambia's economy is based on the growing and processing of
groundnuts and gross national product per head is about $330.
Income from tourism deteriorated sharply after the coup.
Taiwan has become a major donor since Banjul cut off
relations with China, and Jammeh's government has invested
heavily in infrastructure projects such as schools and health
centres. Work is under way on a new airport terminal and Gambian
television started broadcasting in the Banjul area in December.
Last month, on the second anniversary of the coup, Jammeh
inaugurated a vast $1.5 million arch in Banjul.
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Date: Tue, 6 Aug 96 17:29:17 UT
From: "Brian Hubbard" <Babanding@msn.com>
To: "Gambia-L" <Gambia-L@u.washington.edu>
Subject: RE:Abdou's message
Message-ID: <UPMAIL01.199608061729280505@msn.com>
Abdou,
Your response is incredible. When you said, "The 21st century is quickly
shaping up to be cruel and unforgiving to inefficient entities.", I could not
agree more. While abroad I listened to VOA and BBC constantly. You will most
likely agree that the reports were very one-sided but one area that was always
loud and clear was the expression of what America and England intended to do
internationally. One thing that was always chilling was the trend to move
away from interaction with African countries that were inefficient managers.
When you stated that we(The Gambia) suffers from a semi-literate and
inexperienced government I was taken back. You are right! The AFPRC might
have intentions that are admirable, honest, and correct but without
appropriate education and management experience inefficient entities will lose
out. This is one of my greatest fears for my Gambian friends. In an
environment where political parties are not welcomed to express their views
and where people are not allowed to express their political affiliation how
can experience be shared?
The fact that UNICEF is withdrawing from The Gambia is disheartening. It has
long been an institution of the highest standards and most noble practices.
The people beginning to suffer the most now are those who have no voice: women
and children. This is a frightening trend indeed! I found that Women in The
Gambia were some of the most responsible and hardworking people that met.
In the Foni, women were arduous workers in the rice fields. They often did
not have a voice. When advocacy groups like UNICEF and Save The Children find
it necessary to leave it appears that support for some of the most reliable
institutions, groups, and workers is lost. If women lose their voice and
support in a country where their efforts greatly enhance the stability and
work ethic of a country, what is left?
Your reaction was honest and admirable. Thank you for drawing attention to
issues that are of the utmost importance!
Brian Hubbard aka Babanding
PS: I am sorry I did not post this to the entire group. I had intended to do
this, but was busy writing a summary of a document on the potential uses of
distance education as a means to promote human resources development in The
Gambia.
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Date: Tue, 06 Aug 96 21:14:25 -0700
From: Lang Konteh <L.konteh-95@student.lut.ac.uk>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: ANS News - National Troupe To Perform At Olympics
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> The Observer
>
> P.M.B. 131 Banjul, The Gambia Tel: 220-496608 / 496877 Fax:
> 220-496878
>
> [------------------------------------------------]
>
> Gambia
>
> National Troupe To Perform At Olympics
>
> The Observer - April 1, 1996
>
> Banjul - The Gambian National Dance Troujps will be among other
> African groups to perform at a cultural festival in the United
> States during the Atlanta Olympic games in July.
>
> Beside this rare performance, the troups will also tour and perform
> in 20 historically black colleges in 20 states in the U.S.
>
> The colleges include Wilberforce University, Knoxville College,
> Kentucky State University, Alabama State University and Tuskegee
> University among others.
>
> This good news was revealed to the Daily Observer by Dr. Manuel H.
> Pierson, the president of an American organisation packaging the
> tour. The organisation, called Fund for African/African-American
> Cultural and Educational Solidarity, Inc. (Faces), is based in
> Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Pierson is currently in the country engaged
> in various community development projects in the provinces.
>
> According the Dr. Pierson, the tour is "designed to export Gambian
> and indeed, African culture to the world through the performance at
> the globally-attended Olympic Gaes Festival. It will also afford
> African-Americans first hand contact with African culture."
>
> "It is also a fundraising tour. Half of the money realised will go
> to the Ministry of Culture, the other half shall take care of the
> troupe's expenses and FACES development projects in The Gambia," he
> added.
>
> FACES had taken the troupe on a similar tour in the U.S. in October
> last year. The troupe was accompanied by the then Minister of
> Culture, Amina Faal-Sonko. It performed at the Jackson Vaughan
> Centre for Performing Arts, Wayne County Community College in
> Detroit and many other sites. The performances were well attended by
> U.S. senators, congressmen, governors and mayors.
>
> When contacted by this newspaper for comments, the Artistic Director
> of the troupe, Tijaan Kamara, said, "If it is possible, it will be a
> good deal for The Gambia. A performance at such a reputable
> international jamboree as the Olympic Games shall sell our culture
> to the world and a lot is possible through that."
>
> Mr. Kamara described last year's U.S. tour as "excellent and
> successful." There were workshops and talks about various aspects of
> our culture before most performances.
>
> It helped the Americans a great deal in understanding our culture.
> Our performance really thrilled the Americans, most of whom
> expressed the desire to visit The Gambia. The reviews we enjoyed in
> the American press were so great that it won us many fans and
> increased the commercial value of our troupe." Mr. Kamara added that
> "the Troupe's sustenance is hinged on these foreign tours. The
> little money we make here cannot sustain the Troupe. Most other
> national troupes spend most time in Europe and America because it
> brings the needed finance."
>
> He appealed to all Gambians to support the Troupe as a lot of
> funding is needed for instruments and instrumentalists. "It is our
> Troupe and it is for the promotion of our culture," he said.
>
> The troupe has engaged in regular rehearsals and it will come out
> with a six-track audio cassette of traditional songs with purely
> traditional instruments.
>
> An impeccable source at the Minister of Culture disclosed that "the
> Ministry is pleased with the progress of the Troupe which it looks
> forward to as capable of bringing greater development for the
> tourism industry in The Gambia.
>
> Copyright 1996 The Observer. Distributed via Africa News Online. All
> rights reserved. May not be redistributed, posted to any other
> location, published or used for broadcast without prior written
> authorization from Africa News Service.
> [------------------------------------------------]
>
> West | News Central
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 6 Aug 96 22:16:04 BST
From: L Konteh <L.Konteh-95@student.lut.ac.uk>
To: Gambia-L@u.washington.edu (GAMBIA-L)
Subject: RE: Abdou's Response
Message-ID: <9608062116.AA19734@hpl.lut.ac.uk>
Hi Folks,
While i take this opportunity to welcome our newest members especially a
fellow Gamtel member of staff, i would like to endorse Abdou's remarks.
When i read his third sentence from the bottom "It is about time we faced the
hard facts head-on: we suffer from a semi-illiterate and inexperienced
government." quote,unquote. Well two things sprang to mind.
1. The numerous ministerial appointments and sackings.
2. An Embassy official's posting on The Gambia national troupe to US and his
comments on our Olympic atheletes.
You can judge for yourselves the national troupe fiasco with particular
reference to an acticle that appeared on the Observer newspaper dated April 1,
1996. I would however draw your attention to our atheletes.
Mr. Tombong Saidy wrote:
The Gambia has field 13 atheletes, but none of them qualified for finals......
We are presently trying to get them admitted to colleges and high schools here
so that they can continue training and at the same time have an education. So
if any of you know a college or a high school that can offer them
scholarships, please let me know......
Only one athelete ran away and his name is.......
End
Surely i find this request astonishing. Isn't there a danger of our atheletes
breaking their Visa Regulations?. I can cope with individuals breaking US
immigration laws, but to for it to have Gambia Embassy backing will loose us
all the respect left with the US authorities. The atheletes should go back to
The Gambia and the ministries of education and sports, the national olympic
committee and the American Embassy in the Gambia take up the matter.
I think an official from our washington office should know that more than
anybody. Can Tombong lets us know his official designation.
This and many more is really worrying. God help us.
Lang
------------------------------
Date: 06 Aug 1996 22:17:47 GMT
From: momodou@inform-bbs.dk (Momodou Camara)
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Fwd:
Message-ID: <7358.46426920@inform-bbs.dk>
Hi gambia-l!
Welcome to all new members.
Below is an article from the Amnesty International concerning The Gambia.
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Date: 06/08/96 19:51
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This News Service is posted by the
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AMNESTY-L:
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GAMBIA: THURSDAY~S REFERENDUM -- REVISED DRAFT CONSTITUTION
RETAINS THREATS TO HUMAN RIGHTS
The Gambia~s new constitution threatens respect for human
rights. Despite public comments on the earlier draft, the
revised text, which goes to a referendum tomorrow, has
retained alarming threats, Amnesty International said in a
report issued today.
~It is essential that no government has the power to
violate fundamental human rights such as the right to life
and freedom from torture,~ the organization said.
The revised draft constitution -- issued just less than
a week before the referendum on 8 August -- has the following
impact on human rights:
- it grants total impunity from prosecution for the
Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council (APFRC),
its ministers and all appointees, even if the
alleged acts have been unlawful - this denies
victims of human rights violations their right to
judicial remedy and creates a climate where such
violations are tolerated;
- it permits fundamental human rights to be removed
in a ~state of public emergency~, such as the
right to form political parties and freedom from
arbitrary arrest, and offers no limits to define
such an ~emergency~;
- it retains the death penalty reintroduced by the
AFPRC in 1995.
~As the criteria for determining a state of public
emergency are not specified, it leaves fundamental human
rights of Gambians potentially as vulnerable to the
discretion of future governments as they have been under the
AFPRC,~ Amnesty International said.
If the rule of law is to be fully reinstated in the
Gambia, it is important that those in authority show a
willingness to correct past excesses and a determination to
ensure improved human rights safeguards in the future, both
in law and in practice. The Gambia has to ensure that it
respects all its international treaty obligations,
particularly under the International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights and the African Charter on human and
people~s rights. Both these treaties require the Gambia to
take measures to uphold the rights enshrined in them.
The previous constitution (1970) was almost entirely
suspended in July 1994, one week after lieutenant (now
Captain) Yahya Jammeh seized power on behalf of the AFPRC. A
succession of decrees have outlawed political activity of any
kind, removed the right to a fair trial and led to indefinite
detention which the courts are powerless to challenge. In
January 1996, a court ordered the release on bail of 25
suspected supporters of the former ruling party who had been
held since October 1995. They were re-arrested later the same
day when the AFPRC issued a decree with retroactive force.
ENDS
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Date: Tue, 6 Aug 1996 17:53:18 -0500
From: Mostafa Jersey Marong <mbmarong@students.wisc.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: RE: Abdou's Response
Message-ID: <199608062253.RAA30258@audumla.students.wisc.edu>
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Lang, you are right. The appeal I think is flouting immigration regulations.
This is a serious error on the part of the Embassy. It needs to be corrected.
At 10:16 PM 8/6/96 BST, you wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>While i take this opportunity to welcome our newest members especially a
>fellow Gamtel member of staff, i would like to endorse Abdou's remarks.
>When i read his third sentence from the bottom "It is about time we faced the
>hard facts head-on: we suffer from a semi-illiterate and inexperienced
>government." quote,unquote. Well two things sprang to mind.
>
>1. The numerous ministerial appointments and sackings.
>
>2. An Embassy official's posting on The Gambia national troupe to US and his
>comments on our Olympic atheletes.
>You can judge for yourselves the national troupe fiasco with particular
>reference to an acticle that appeared on the Observer newspaper dated April 1,
>1996. I would however draw your attention to our atheletes.
>
>Mr. Tombong Saidy wrote:
>The Gambia has field 13 atheletes, but none of them qualified for finals......
>We are presently trying to get them admitted to colleges and high schools here
>so that they can continue training and at the same time have an education. So
>if any of you know a college or a high school that can offer them
>scholarships, please let me know......
>Only one athelete ran away and his name is.......
>End
>Surely i find this request astonishing. Isn't there a danger of our atheletes
>breaking their Visa Regulations?. I can cope with individuals breaking US
>immigration laws, but to for it to have Gambia Embassy backing will loose us
>all the respect left with the US authorities. The atheletes should go back to
>The Gambia and the ministries of education and sports, the national olympic
>committee and the American Embassy in the Gambia take up the matter.
>I think an official from our washington office should know that more than
>anybody. Can Tombong lets us know his official designation.
>
>This and many more is really worrying. God help us.
>Lang
>
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 1996 21:21:33 JST +900
From: binta@iuj.ac.jp
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: New member
Message-ID: <199608071217.VAA06445@mlsv.iuj.ac.jp>
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Dear List managers,
I will be most glad if we can add Mats Danielsson to our list. I think
he and his wife will add to our rich diversity.
Mats is a swede married to a Gambian lady. He has recently returned
from the Gambia. He will send his introduction pretty soon.
His e-mail is: mats.danielsson@mbox300.swipnet.se
Thanks for your cooperation.
Lamin Drammeh(Japan).
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 1996 13:09:42 -0400 (EDT)
From: mjallow@st6000.sct.edu (Modou Jallow)
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Introduction (fwd)
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> Hi fellow Gambians and Others,
> I'm really happy to become a member of this group. I hope that this
> group becomes a success so that we can have a very powerful communication
> group.
> I came to the States in 1988. I obtained an AA Degree in Computer
> Science/Information System from Montgomery College and a B.S. in Information
> System from the University of Maryland, December 1993. Since then, I have
> worked for three different companies as a Computer Programmer. I moved to
> Atlanta in September and has been working for Delta Airlines as a Software
> Engineer. I have also taken several advance level computer clasess in
> order to be more marketable.
> I hope to start my masters next year.
> Anyway, I believe that experience in the developed World is a
> necessity. But we also need to go back home after gaining some knowledge to
> help develop our country.
>
> Thanks
> Dibor M Secka-Jallow(Dibs)
>
>
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 1996 13:54:32 -0400 (EDT)
From: Nkoyo Faal <faaln@gusun.acc.georgetown.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: HI
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.95.960807134620.13120B-100000@gusun>
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First of all, I want to give props to the person(s) who came up with the
idea for a newsgroup, this is really great, finally we have somewhere to
debate issues openly, Lord knows we can't do it in Banjul.
MOst you don't know me but my name is N'koyo Faal, gambia high
88 thru 93. I attend Georgetown university, i'm majoring in indecision
pre-med.
Well I hope that we can all pool our mental resources and do
something positive for The Gambia, very few others seem to be doing so.
Okay so maybe we needed an arch to signify the jump from the frying pan to
the fire more than we needed equipment for hospitals etc.
In any case, its good to be part of the group.
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 96 19:14:20 BST
From: L Konteh <L.Konteh-95@student.lut.ac.uk>
To: Gambia-L@u.washington.edu (GAMBIA-L)
Subject: RE: DECODED VERSION
Message-ID: <9608071814.AA19199@hpl.lut.ac.uk>
Hi Folks,
Below is a letter which was sent to the group uuencoded. In case some of you
don't have the facility to decode it or don't know how to go about it
it, this might be handy.
Thanks.
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CIVILIAN OFFICIALS IN THE ARMED FORCES PROVISIONAL RULING
COUNCIL (THE AFPRC)
Fellow Compatriots: We the undersigned take this urgent opportunity to engage
and appeal to the conscience of all Gambians, particularly the civilian
officials representing us in an official capacity in the AFPRC regime.
We come to you, at the most trying times in the history of our beloved
country, to take part in the struggle to avert the horrors of reactionary
violence that beset our meager existence in Africa.
The AFPRC has proven to be very deceptive. The murder of Ousman "Koro" Ceesay
(may his soul rest in peace); the deliberate delay in lifting the political
ban while the AFPRC is campaigning; the crafting of the constitution to
protect the AFPRC regardless of any dastardly deeds they might have
perpetrated against our people and the recent outrageous statement made by
Yaya Jammeh that "any political aspirant trying to cause trouble will be
executed and buried six feet deep" is inexcusable and a testimony to what
lies ahead for our country if we do not say enough is enough, now. As the old
adage goes, "prevention is better than cure" we must take a principled
position against the outrageous and insensitive behavior of Yaya Jammeh and
the AFPRC all of whom, apparently, unite with his intolerant behavior.
Subsequent to the July 22, 1994 coup d'etat, the AFPRC's political maneuvering
and their total disregard of the democratic rights of the Gambian people to
engage in political activities betrays the "soldiers with a difference" image
they have been desperately trying to uphold. It was you, the civilian
officials of the regime whom the AFPRC used to legitimize and give credibility
to their military agenda and it will as well be you with the positions you
take towards the negative unfolding of events in the country that the AFPRC
can be brought to the level of reason or become isolated. Your dissociation
from their hidden agenda, even up to the point of resigning, will expose
the deep seated contradictions that are festering the ranks of the AFPRC.
Heedless of the danger, the AFPRC reneged on the original timetable of events
leading to "free and fair elections". Yaya Jammeh and the AFPRC should heed
the lessons of history - that before them were the likes of Bokassa, Idi Amin,
Samuel Doe, and many others who allowed whim and caprice rather than reason to
guide their actions which in turn led to their ill-fated ends.
We strongly believe that all of you in your official capacity should take a
position against the undemocratic hidden agenda of the AFPRC. Don't be
silenced by fear. You must demand that the ban on political parties and
activities be lifted immediately and that all political prisoners and all
those detained without charge be released. In a Reuters News Agency
interview with former AFPRC spokesperson, Ebou Jallow, in July of 1995, we
were promised that none of the council members will run for political office
and that Yaya Jammeh would retire and make farming his employ. These people
should be held to their promises. Leaders do not renege on promises. Demand
that the AFPRC step down.
We are urging all the opposition political parties to boycott the sham
referendum in August and the scheduled presidential elections in September.
We also urge the soldiers who constitute the Gambia National Army to band
together and support the peoples' resistance and avert another Sierra Leone,
Liberia, Rwanda, and Burundi; such an action will put you down in history as
the first honorable soldiers, sons of Africa to unite with the peoples'
resistance as oppose to suppressing the peoples' resistance.
Yaya Jammeh and the AFPRC should remember that individuals do not make history
at their own whim or to their own liking. Conversely, we should never sit by
the side-lines and watch history pass us by.
We may not be able to agree on many things, but one thing we can all agree on
is to not let "the soldiers with a difference" do more harm to our country.
The tragedy of what might befall us will not lie in our failures, but rather
in the complacency we exhibit when we have this opportunity to let our voices
be heard against blatant injustices.
Finally, fellow compatriots, remember that there will always be Gambia after
the AFPRC and a day of reckoning is inevitable. How would you like to be
remembered in the history of our beloved country? The final decision is yours
to make and we hope you take an honorable position for the sake of our Gambia.
We will in all earnestness register our support of your position as it
concerns the no military political future of our country.
Very Respectfully,Ousainou Mbenga Mbaye Baboucarr SarrSoffie B. Ceesay
Ousman J. Bojang Jali Baa "Public Opinion Organ for SeneGambians"
8/4/96 P.O. BOX 56436 NW WASHINGTON DC 20011
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 1996 15:05:24 -0400 (EDT)
From: ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Three more of us !
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Hi folks,
I am happy to tell you that we have added three more members to
the list. Mats Danielsson per Lamin's instructions and Yama and Seedy
Ceesay ( friends of mine and Lang's). The global village is getting
bigger (and merrier, I hope).
-Abdou.
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A. TOURAY.
at137@columbia.edu
abdou@cs.columbia.edu
abdou@touchscreen.com
(212) 749-7971
MY URL's ON THE WWW= http://www.cc.columbia.edu/~at137
http://www.psl.cs.columbia.edu/~abdou
A FINITE IN A LAND OF INFINITY.
SEEKING BUT THE REACHABLE.
I WANDER AND I WONDER.
ALL RESPITE IS FINAL.
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 1996 16:21:44 -0400 (EDT)
From: ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: Issues (fwd)
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From: NKOYO I FAAL <faaln@medlib.iaims.georgetown.edu>
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I would like to draw the attention of the members of the gambia
list to the fact that we now have a new god in Gambia, the conditions of
the referendum, have allowed the current ruler the opportunity to retain
his position indefinitely, and he can control our lives, and deaths as
he chooses and we can't do anything about it, according to the Amnesty
report. Ladies and Gentlemen, let this be a lesson "Power corrupts and
absolute power corrupts absolutely
olof njai nena "lu tengteng rey, tengteng mun na ko dopa" ak
"aduna dafa guda tanka". As with all other military regimes
particularly those of western Africa, the military will overcome the military.
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 1996 16:24:19 -0400 (EDT)
From: ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: previous message
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Hi,
I neglected to say that the previous message is from N'koyo Faal.
The server rejected it because of its dynamically allocated address.
-Abdou.
*******************************************************************************
A. TOURAY.
at137@columbia.edu
abdou@cs.columbia.edu
abdou@touchscreen.com
(212) 749-7971
MY URL's ON THE WWW= http://www.cc.columbia.edu/~at137
http://www.psl.cs.columbia.edu/~abdou
A FINITE IN A LAND OF INFINITY.
SEEKING BUT THE REACHABLE.
I WANDER AND I WONDER.
ALL RESPITE IS FINAL.
*******************************************************************************
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Date: Wed, 7 Aug 1996 17:08:03 -0400 (EDT)
From: Nkoyo Faal <faaln@gusun.acc.georgetown.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Issues
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I would like to draw everyone's attention the fact that there
seems to be a new god in the gambia, I too use lowercase g for good
reason. With the conditions of the new referendum virtually in place, our
current ruler can retain his position indefinitely, and according to the
assessment of the human rights situation by amnesty he not only transcends
time, but he also has total control over our lives (and deaths).
Why does he evenm bother with elections, excuse me if i sound
cynical, but what sort of democracy could he possibly establish without
freedom of speech, political activity and political association.
Anyway all I can say is "N'dogal YAYA la!"
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Date: Wed, 07 Aug 96 17:28:33 CDT
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From: Mostafa Jersey Marong <mbmarong@students.wisc.edu>
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Lang and Mostafa,
I know for a fact that the gambian athletes went back to Banjul
yesterday. In most cases, they would most likely have to go back
inorder to come back into the country to study and to train. But I do
know some people who had their visa status changed here in the US. And the
officials who are in a position to do so is those in the Embassy. So,
I don't think that this is flouting immigration regulations. Perhaps
the Embassy can clear the air on this issue????
----------------
Lang, you are right. The appeal I think is flouting immigration regulations.
This is a serious error on the part of the Embassy. It needs to be corrected.
At 10:16 PM 8/6/96 BST, you wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>While i take this opportunity to welcome our newest members especially a
>fellow Gamtel member of staff, i would like to endorse Abdou's remarks.
>When i read his third sentence from the bottom "It is about time we faced the
>hard facts head-on: we suffer from a semi-illiterate and inexperienced
>government." quote,unquote. Well two things sprang to mind.
>
>1. The numerous ministerial appointments and sackings.
>
>2. An Embassy official's posting on The Gambia national troupe to US and his
>comments on our Olympic atheletes.
>You can judge for yourselves the national troupe fiasco with particular
>reference to an acticle that appeared on the Observer newspaper dated April 1,
>1996. I would however draw your attention to our atheletes.
>
>Mr. Tombong Saidy wrote:
>The Gambia has field 13 atheletes, but none of them qualified for finals......
>We are presently trying to get them admitted to colleges and high schools here
>so that they can continue training and at the same time have an education. So
>if any of you know a college or a high school that can offer them
>scholarships, please let me know......
>Only one athelete ran away and his name is.......
>End
>Surely i find this request astonishing. Isn't there a danger of our atheletes
>breaking their Visa Regulations?. I can cope with individuals breaking US
>immigration laws, but to for it to have Gambia Embassy backing will loose us
>all the respect left with the US authorities. The atheletes should go back to
>The Gambia and the ministries of education and sports, the national olympic
>committee and the American Embassy in the Gambia take up the matter.
>I think an official from our washington office should know that more than
>anybody. Can Tombong lets us know his official designation.
>
>This and many more is really worrying. God help us.
>Lang
>
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Date: Thu, 08 Aug 1996 02:41:10 +0100
From: Mats Danielsson <mats.danielsson@mbox300.swipnet.se>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: New member
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Dear everybody,
This is an introduction mail from Mats Danielsson, perhaps the first (?)
Swedish member of GAMBIA-L.
I worked in The Gambia from September -92 to November -94, summer and
winter seasons.
It was when Working as a Programme Manager at the Sunwing Hotel I met my
wife, Awa Gaye Danielsson, who was also a hotel employee.
We married in the Gambia in November -93.
After moving to Sweden in November -94, we finally got the oppurtunity
to go back on the 29th of June this year, a six week holiday for her,
and a monthly session of work for myself. I came back to Sweden about a
week ago, and Awa will be back on Friday the 9th, via Las Palmas and
Madrid.
Awa is studying (and very quickly learning) Swedish and I will be
studying Multimedia at the Stockholm University this autumn.
We live in Uppsala, and as I explained to Lamin Drammeh, you are all
most welcome to use me as a link (from E-mail to Snail-mail) if you want
to send letters to people you know in Sweden.
Awa has a brother and an uncle in Atlanta, Lamin Jammeh and Lamin
Bittaye. Does any of you know them?
So how was the situation like in The Gambia, well both ways.
The visual signs of the AFPRC takeover, expressed as pompous monuments,
are remarkable and seem to have been risen in order to impose on people
a reminder of the military's total control of what is considered
important and what is not, with the Banjul arch as a good example.
The feeling I had was that people, when you talked to them personally,
were worried and confused, not knowing what to think about the current
situation. A common opinion was that there was in fact evidence of the
efficiency and straight-forwardness of the new regime, and that things
were "finally done where the former president Jawara failed".
Initially it seemed heroic, and I actually believe, or want to believe,
that the AFPRC's intentions were good. But power seems to have blinded
them, today following the handbook of depotism by paragraph; controlled
media, the ban of political parties, re-installing of death penalty etc
etc. And on top of it all, a general threating attitude as well as
tendencies towards tribalism, something that Gambia earlier has been
relatively, if not entirely, spared from.
The AFPRC also has the classic tool of a dictatorship; control of the
media, totally in charge of whatever the newly installed TV channel
offers, i.e. "The Chairman's Tour", "The Chairman talking to the
farmers" etc. To impress the farmers and win them over to their side,
the AFPRC use mostly big proverbs when talking to them.
Something else happened shortly before I left, Jammeh was insulting the
Jolas for working as watchmen etc when they should be up river farming.
And if they didn't go back to farming, the AFPRC would MAKE them go.
This is at least how I understood it, my Wolof is not the best...
But why is Jammeh, being a Jola himself, picking on his own tribe?
Well, maybe it's purely tactical, making it more accepted to go through
the whole scale of tribes later on...
Whatever, this is the start of making, or imposing, tribal differences,
and that is scary I think.
This statement seemed to have upset most people. Another issue was the
question of finances, from WHERE did the AFPRC get the money? Khadaffi?
Is it tax money from the Libanese?
If it is all based on loans, then how will our children ever be free?
When I spoke to people on these issues, it was remarkable how scared
they were to talk about it in public. They told me many times (as did my
wife) to keep my mouth shut "So those cars without number plates don't
come and take you away".
I am worried about the situation in the country, but at the same time I
have the feeling that the AFPRC want to avoid a development similar to
that of other African countries (Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi etc).
I have read many of your letters, and I can doubtlessly say that what
The Gambia needs is the spirit and knowledge of its sons and daughters
living abroad. I agree on what was said in one of those messages about
using the intellectual capacity of Gambians abroad. They are in
possession of the key to a future, true democracy in the country.
By golly, that was a long introduction that perhaps got carried away a
bit...hope you didn't find it too boring though!
Thank you all for letting me join you,
Best Of Greetings
Mats
and, I dare to say in her absence, greetings from Awa
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Date: 08 Aug 1996 09:25:53 GMT
From: momodou@inform-bbs.dk (Momodou Camara)
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Draft Constitution
Message-ID: <1146027933.53980192@inform-bbs.dk>
Hi Gambia-l!
Here is a continuation of the Draft constitution from where Abdou stopped the
last time. I hope that it is readable.
Abdou I will try again to send you the file.
Regards
Momodou
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the avoidance of abuse to the legal
process:
Provided that in any appeal at the
instance of the Attorney General, the Supreme Court shall have no
power to reverse any acquittal at a
court of first instance or reverse a judgement allowing an
appeal against conviction of a criminal
offence.
B: The Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Composition of
=20 129. (1 )
There shall be a Court of Appeal of The Gambia which shall
consist of -=20 Hi h C
Court of Appeal
=20
i (a) the Chief Justice;
=20 1 i
=20
(b) not less than three Justices of
the Court of Appeal; |
=20
(c) any judge of the High Court who
is appointed to act as a Justice of the Court of Appeal.
=20
(2) The Court of Appeal shall be
constituted by three judges of the Court:
=20
Provided that a single judge of the
Court may exercise the powers of the Court in any interlocutory
matter, subject to an appeal from his
or her decision to a bench of three judges of the Court; =20 i
=20
3) The Chief Justice shall preside at
sittings of the Court. In his or her absence, the most senior of
the other judges of the Court shall
preside. =20
=20 =20
(4) The Chief Justice may establish
such divisions of the Court of Appeal as he or she thinks fit to
sit
at such places in The Gambia as he
or she may determine.
=20
observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for
all without distinction as to ethnic considerations,
gender, language or religion. In acknowledging our
fundamental rights we also affirm our duties and
responsibilities as citizens of this Country.
=20
E This Constitution guarantees participatory
democracy that reflects the undiluted choice of the people. The
functions of the arms of government have been
clearly defined their independence amply secured with
adequate checks and balances to ensure that they
all work harmoniously together toward our common good.
=20
As we usher in the second Republic and beyond we
give ourselves and generations of Gambians yet unborn
this Constitution as a beacon of hope for peace
and stability in our society and the good governance of The
Gambia for all time.
=20
In this spirit, we continue to pledge our firm
allegiance to our beloved Country and pray that the Great God of
Nations will keep us all ever true to The Gambia.
=20
The Constitution of The
Republic of The Gambia =20
=20
CHAPTER I
THE REPUBLIC
=20
=20 =20
The Republic 1. (1) The Gambia is a Sovereign Republic.
=20 =20
=20
(2) The Sovereignty of The Gambia resides in
the people of The Gambia from whom all organs of =20
government derive their authority and in
whose name and for whose welfare and prosperity the =20
powers of government are to be exercised in
accordance with this Constitution.
=20
Public Seal 2. (1 ) The Public Seal shall be the seal in
existence immediately before this Constitution comes into
force or such other seal as may be
prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly.
=20
(2) The Public Seal shall be used exclusively
for authenticating matters of state and no person or
organization, other than the Government of
The Gambia and those persons who may be
authorized in accordance with an Act of the
National Assembly, may use the design of the seal
or any design resembling it as such
person's or organization's emblem. I
=20
National flag 3. (1 ) The National Flag shall be a flag of the
design set out in
and anthem schedule 1.=20
=20
(2) The National Anthem shall be the anthem in
use immediately before this Constitution comes
into force.
=20
=20
=20
=20
=20
. The Gambia
The Constitution of The Republic of The
Gambia =20
CHAPTER I
THE REPUBLIC
=20
The Republic 1. (1) The Gambia is a Sovereign Republic.
=20 =20
(2) The Sovereignty of The Gambia resides in
the people of The Gambia from whom all
=20 organs of government derive their
=20 authority and in whose name and for
whose =20 welfare and prosperity the
powers of =20 government are to be
exercised in =20 accordance with
this Constitution.
=20
Public Seal 2. (1) The Public Seal shall be the seal in
existence immediately before this =20
Constitution comes into force or such other=20
seal as may be prescribed by an Act of the =20
National Assembly.
=20
(2) The Public Seal shall be used exclusively
for authenticating matters of state and
=20 no person or organization, other than
the=20 Government of The Gambia and those
=20 persons who may be authorized in
=20 accordance with an Act of the
National =20 Assembly, may use the
design of the seal or any design
resembling it as such =20 person's
or organization's emblem. =20 =20
=20
National flag 3. (1) The National Flag shall be a flag of the
design set out in and anthem schedule
1.=20 =20
(2) The National Anthem shall be the anthem
=20 in use immediately before this
=20 constitution comes into force.
=20
=20
=20
=20
=20
. The Gambia
The Constitution of The
Republic of The Gambia
Momodou Camara
_______________________________________________
Momodou@inform-bbs.dk
or
mcamara@post3.tele.dk
URL http://home3.inet.tele.dk/mcamara/
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Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 21:08:50 JST +900
From: binta@iuj.ac.jp
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: New member
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Welcome all new members.
Mats, I hope you enjoy the internet companionship of Gambia-l members.
Ye new members see what the old have done. Request our archives and
wade through the pages. Interesting stuff!
I urge you all to keep the spirit of cordial and mutual exchange alive.
By the way, will any list member update me as to the situation of one
of our dearest members--Morro Ceesay. I have really missed his
company.
Lamin(Jpn).
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Date: Thu, 08 Aug 96 10:11:31 CDT
From: N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: AFRICAN MEDALS AT THE 1996 OLYMPICS (FWD)
Message-ID: <9608081511.AA13838@iastate.edu>
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From: Jean Modeste Dongmo <dongmoje@EGR.MSU.EDU> (by way of "Dr. Z.N. Senwo" <zsenwo@asnaam.aamu.edu>)
Subject: AFRICAN MEDALS AT THE 1996 OLYMPICS
Medals total : 34
GOLD = 11
South Africa (3) Ethiopia (2) Nigeria (2) Algeria (2) Kenya (1) Burundi (1)
SILVER = 9
Namibia(2) Zambia(1) Kenya(4) South Africa(1) Nigeria(1)
BRONZE = 14
Nigeria(3) Kenya(3) South Africa(1) Mozambique(1) Uganda(1)
Ethiopia(1) Morocco(2) Algeria(1) Tunisia(1)
By Country:
Kenya(8) Nigeria(6) South Africa(5) Algeria(3) Ethiopia(3) Namibia(2)
Morocco(2) Burundi(1) Zambia(1) Mozambique(1) Tunisia(1) Uganda(1)
Open http://www.afnews.org/ans/olympics.html for more...
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Date: Thu, 08 Aug 96 10:22:23 CDT
From: N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: position announcement from UNFPA (fwd)
Message-ID: <9608081522.AA13862@iastate.edu>
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PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SUCCESFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy:
VACANCY No. VA/2188/96
CLOSING DATE: 26 August 1996
POST TITLE: Information Officer
CATEGORY: P-3*
DUTY STATION: New York
DURATION: One-year fixed-term initially
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Editorial, Publications and Media Services Branch
Information and External Relations Division
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Editorial, Publications and
Media Services Branch, the incumbent is responsible for the following:
- Edit Populi, the quarterly UNFPA magazine on population programmes and
issues, and Dispatches, the monthly newsletter, which includes:
Initiating, researching, writing and editing articles;
Soliciting articles and rewriting as necessary to maintain the quality
of
the publication;
Selecting photographs and other art work;
Writing headlines and captions;
Overseeing layout, preparation of graphics, printing and distribution;
Co-ordinating with the Production Assistant, Administration Assistant,
and
Distribution Assistant, translators, illustrators, and printers, to
ensure
timeliness and quality;
Advising on alternative printing and production processes, and
overseeing
the operational budget;
Working with production and design consultants; and
Making arrangements for printing and translation into French and
Spanish.
- Suggest and prepare articles and features for the UNFPA magazine and
newsletter and undertake field travel assignments for this purpose.
- Cover or arrange coverage of meetings and conferences for the magazine,
or other relevant headquarters, field, or international events, and
interview and maintain liaison with dignitaries and officials from
governments, international agencies, non-governmental organizations, and
educational institutions.
- Provide support to the public information and awareness-creation
activities undertaken by UNFPA field offices.
- Assist in the editing, production and other aspects of other UNFPA
publications, including special publications for events.
- Other duties relating to public information as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Post-graduate degree in Journalism or Social Sciences; professional
qualification an asset;
- Five years' professional experience in journalism, preferably in
editorial positions;
- Sound communications and editorial judgement is a must, familiarity
with United Nations publication style desirable; knowledge, and preferably
experience, of publication design and production, including use of
information technology;
- Full command of English is required, knowledge of other languages
desirable;
- Initiative, ability to organize work, demonstrated ability to work in
harmony with staff members of different national backgrounds; and
- Strong interest in and solid knowledge of development work,
particularly in awareness-creation of population issues and their social,
economic, and environmental impact. Knowledge of UNFPA's mandate, policies
and programme.
Submission of Applications
Candidates should complete a Personal History Form (P.11), obtainable
from the Personnel Branch, UNFPA, 220 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017;
the Recruitment Section, Division of Personnel, UNDP, One UN Plaza, New
York, NY 10017 or from the office of the UNDP Representative (Field). Kindly
return the P.11 to the Chief, Personnel Branch, UNFPA, indicating the post
and vacancy number. Candidates may also apply by e-mail to:
apply@unfpa.org. Please be sure to attach your curriculum vitae with the
e-mail.
Staff members at Headquarters or at field duty stations who wish to
apply for this post should submit their application, including a Fact Sheet
and updated CV or P.11 form to the Chief, Personnel Branch, UNFPA in an
envelope marked "Confidential" with the vacancy number.
Staff members serving at field duty stations may wish to initially
express their interest in this vacancy by sending a telex/telefax and then
by pouching their updated P. 11 form.
We will only be able to respond to those applicants in whom UNFPA has a
further interest.
________________________________
*UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and
prior to the closing date.
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Date: Thu, 08 Aug 96 10:25:39 CDT
From: N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: job announcements (fwd)
Message-ID: <9608081525.AA13872@iastate.edu>
Hey y'all,
just wanted to send out a couple of job announcements i have been
receiving on the 'net. hope some of you will find it useful.
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Date: Fri, 2 Aug 1996 20:15:27 +0200
From: Bernhard Lorenz <bernhard@pan.cedar.univie.ac.at>
To: Multiple recipients of list <envjobs-l@cedar.univie.ac.at>
Subject: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS
POS I
Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, a
non-profit organization, is seeking an individual to serve as Community
Development Specialist/Chief of Party (COP) for a 5-year environmental
protection and natural resource management project in Haiti
POS II
ANIMAL ECOLOGIST POSITION
The Department of Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University invites
applications for a temporary VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position
(non-tenure track) in Animal Ecology, to begin in August 1996 and
extend through May 1997
POS III
INTERIM MANAGER
CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
POS IV
I will have a postdoc position available starting Jan 1, 1997 for two
years with a possible renewal for an additional year
POS V
The Missouri Department of Conservation is now accepting
applications for 2 Wildlife Research Aids for a river otter research
project.
POS VI
Forwarding message from the National Audobon Society
JOB DESCRIPTION Volunteer/Education Coordinator
POS VII
Need graduate level ecologist with 2-5 years experience in environmental
consulting.
POS VIII
Senior Environmental Education Specialist
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
POS IX
THE TROPICAL FOREST MANAGEMENT TRUST
Program Director
POS X
Search for project manager for Ohio Environmental Council's
Campaign for an Energy Efficient Ohio.
POS XI
Research Associate - Insect Ecology
University of Washington
POS XII
POSITION: Research Specialist
DURATION: Ten months
LOCATION: University of Arkansas at Monticello
School of Forest Resources
Monticello, Arkansas
POS XIII
College of Life Sciences Research/Teaching Post-Doctoral Fellowship
University of Maryland, College Park
POS XIV
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION-TROPICAL RAINFOREST
PRODUCTIVITY
POS XV
POSTDOCTORAL AND PHD POSITIONS IN TEMPORARY POOL ECOLOGY
POS XVI
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is seeking
applicants to fill a variety of professional scientific vacancies
POS XVII
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST Olympia, Washington
POS XVIII
TITLE: Research Engineer
LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada (Nevada Test Site)
POS XIX
Engineer - Water Utility (Location : CT)
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POS I
CHIEF OF PARTY - HAITI
Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, a non-profit
organization, is seeking an individual to serve as Community Development
Specialist/Chief of Party (COP) for a 5-year environmental protection and
natural resource management project in Haiti. Qualifications include: 1) an
advanced degree in agriculture, economics or a social science; 2) at least 7
years experience in community development in a developing country; and 3) a
sound knowledge of environmental, agricultural, and natural resource issues.
Proven skills and experience in management and administration of large,
complex development projects, including experience as chief of party and/or
team leader are essential. Candidates must be fluent in English and French
and/or Creole (Foreign Service Language proficiency of at least 3), and
possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills. At least 10
years of USAID related experience, including procedures and regulations and
management of grants and sub-contracts, is required. Applicants must be
available to assume post by Jan., 1997. Qualified candidates kindly fax a
letter and detailed resume to the attention of: Haiti COP - F/NRM at (501)
727-5417 no later than July 26. No information will be provided over the
phone.
Winrock is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women,
minorities, disabled persons and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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POS II
ANIMAL ECOLOGIST POSITION
The Department of Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University invites
applications for a temporary VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position
(non-tenure track) in Animal Ecology, to begin in August 1996 and
extend through May 1997. Applicants should have a PhD in Zoology,
Ecology or related field. Postdoctoral and / or teaching experience
is preferred but not required. Primary responsibilities are
instructing introductory classes in environmental science (freshman,
non-science majors), zoology (freshman, non-science majors), and
ecology (sophomore & junior, biology majors). The successful candidate
will be encouraged to collaborate with existing faculty on research
topics in animal ecology. Departmental research strengths in related
areas include vertebrate zoology, evolutionary biology, mammalian
ecology, population biology, community ecology, and ecosystem
dynamics. Applicants must send a curriculum vitae and statement of
research and teaching interests, and have two letters of
recommendation sent as soon as possible, but before August 9, 1996,
to: Dr. Daryl Moorhead, Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech
University, Lubbock, Texas 79409-3131, FAX (806) 742-2963 (electronic
address: tudlm@ttacs1.ttu.edu). Texas Tech University is an Equal
Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.
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POS III
INTERIM MANAGER
CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
Title: Interim Manager, Centre for the Study of Biological Diversity
Place: University of Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana
The Program: The Smithsonian Institution's Biological Diversity of
the Guianas Program (BDG) is a field-oriented endeavor that has
been in operation since 1983. Its goal is to study, document, and
preserve the biological diversity of the Guianas. Originally
confined to botany, it has since expanded to include faunal studies
and general biodiversity studies as well. In Guyana the
program operates out of the "Centre for the Study of Biological
Diversity" (CSBD) on the campus of and in collaboration with the
University of Guyana (UG).
The Centre: The CSBD opened in June 1992 and houses a herbarium,
a zoological collection, a small library, a GIS Centre, and staff
offices. Personnel include the Interim Manager, a
Secretary/Receptionist, a GIS specialist and a cleaning person as
well as three UG staff who periodically work with the collections.
Although the duties will vary depending on the grants that have
been awarded, the main duties, some of which can be delegated, are
as follows:
- work with the BDG and UG staff to develop grant proposals
to fund various education, training and scientific projects
- participate in various education, training, and scientific
projects developed by the CSBD
- interact with the resident botanist to ensure smooth
operation of BDG program in Guyana
- handle questions and correspondence with reference to CSBD
and the collections
- ensure the prompt processing of the paperwork for visiting
scientists
- act as liaison between BDG and UG staff and students,
NGO's, and government officials
- conduct tours at CSBD for appropriate groups and assist
students, UG staff, scientists and visitors in their use of
Centre
- maintain the health and well being of the collections
- ensure that regular hours of operation are maintained
- sees to the care of the CSBD building
- disperse funds and maintain an accurate record of the CSBD
expenses
The Interim Manager runs the Centre and is the focal point for all
biological diversity activities for the BDG program. Because of
the nature of the program it would be best to have a biologist fill
the job. The person should have a good knowledge of field research
and taxonomy and be willing to work under what are at times less
than optimal conditions.
The House: The BDG Program rents a house in Georgetown that serves
as the residence for the interim manager and resident botanist. It
also serves as a way station for visiting scientist and BDG staff
when they are in Georgetown. The program has a 4-wheel drive
vehicle that is kept at the house. Concerning the house, the
Interim Manager is responsible for the following:
- the overall well being of the property including the vehicle
- acting as the liaison between the landlord and the BDG
Program (rent is paid in USA)
- informing visitors of house rules
- the disbursement of household funds for electricity, phone,
guard service, and housekeeper
- maintaining an accurate record of the household expenses,
including collecting a modest contribution from visiting
scientists
It is a part-time contract position (ca. 8 months) with the
anticipation that the Interim Manager will have his or her own
research to be conducted during the other time or that the
individual will work full time at the Centre and raise the
remaining portion of their salary. We prefer that the position be
filled for 2 years at a time. The position is expected to be
available in September of 1996.
For more information please contact V. A. Funk, Department of
Botany, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., 20560, U.S.A.;
phone 202-357-2560; fax 202-786-2563; email mnhbo003@sivm.si.edu.
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POS IV
Folks,
I will have a postdoc position available starting Jan 1, 1997 for two years
with a possible renewal for an additional year. The project involves top-down
and bottom up control of holly leafminer populations using a combination
of field experiments and path analysis. I am looking for someone who can
work independently, has some knowledge of experimental design and
herbivore systems, and can write effectively. If you are interested or have
anyone in mind, please send me or have them send me a CV and three
letters of recommendation. I'd appreciate it if you would spread the word about
this to anyone who might have a possible candidate. I won't be back in
Delaware until Sept. 7, so It would be helpful to me if you sent me an
application by e-mail AS WELL as snail mail to my DE address.
Thanks,
Buck Cornell
Department of Biology
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19711
Phone: 302-831-2669
FAX: 302-831-2281
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POS V
Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Ecology
and General Biology Majors and Graduates
The Missouri Department of Conservation is now accepting
applications for 2 Wildlife Research Aids for a river otter research
project.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Employment will last from October 1, 1996 - approximately March 15,
1997. The positions will pay $6.00/hour. Housing is not provided, but job
will require considerable travel, and travel costs will be reimbursed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful applicants must have some demonstrated field experience in
wildlife research, ecological research, or related field experience.
Employees must be able to work independently in relatively unsupervised
settings, must be able to walk long distances in difficult terrain, must be
able to withstand harsh and often uncomfortable outdoor working
conditions, and must be able to operate 4-wheel drive manual
transmission vehicles. Applicants with good map reading and animal
tracking skills are preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Wildlife Research Aids will be responsible for conducting field surveys
for river otter sign on transects along creeks and rivers as a part of a
graduate student project designed to help determine the usefulness of
this technique as an index to population trends. This will require a basic
understanding of mammalian habits and their field sign. Wildlife Aids will
also be responsible for finding specific sample locations using
topographic and highway maps and compasses. Data recording
techniques will also be required. In addition, Wildlife Aids will travel to
trappers' residences and fur dealer locations to collect river otter
carcasses and remove biological samples to help assess age-specific
reproductive parameters, and age and sex ratios of harvested otters in
an experimental trapping season.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit 1) MDC Standard Application for Employment form; 2) resume;
3) names and phone numbers of 3 references, and; 4) a copy of your
transcripts to: Dave Hamilton, Wildlife Research Biologist, 1110 S.
College Ave., Columbia, MO 65201. Do not send materials to the
MDC Central Office in Jefferson City. Please direct any questions
concerning application materials or procedures to Dave Hamilton or
Debby Fantz at the above address or by phone at 573-882-9880
ext. 3283 or 3240. Applications must be received no later than
Wednesday, August 21, 1996. The Missouri Department of
Conservation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F.
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POS VI
Forwarding message from the National Audobon Society
JOB DESCRIPTION
Volunteer/Education Coordinator
Purpose: Assist in building a volunteer and educational outreach program
in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas and neighboring Mexican towns which
provides opportunities for community members to become involved in the
protection of birds and wildlife habitats.
Primary Location: Audubon's Sabal Palm Grove Sanctuary - Brownsville, Texas.
Required Skills/Experience:
- - English and Spanish fluency, both spoken and written
- - Demonstrated interest in wildlife and environmental issues
- - Previous volunteer experience
- - Excellent interpersonal skills
- - Strong commitment to conservation
- - Excellent oral and written communication skills
- - Experience working or living in Mexico or on U.S./Mexico border
- - Professional formal or informal outdoor education experience
- - Public speaking experience
- - Bachelor's degree in communication, education, or an ecology-related
field
- - Newsletter production a plus
Duties
The volunteer/education coordinator will: 1) generate and implement
on-site educational programs for visiting school children; 2) build a core
constituency of volunteers among the public who are an integral part of
Audubon's program in South Texas; 3) conduct outreach to the public
regarding volunteer opportunities, and; 4) provide educational presentations
to civic groups and schools as requested.
Related to these duties, the coordinator may also be required to:
- -greet visitors and operate front desk
- -operate small boat in the Laguna Madre
- -write grants
- -create newsletters
- -maintain trails
- -travel 20% of the time in Mexico/Texas
This is a major opportunity for a creative and diversified individual to work
with a leading environmental organization, building grassroots involvement
in
the conservation and protection of birds and their habitats. Deadline:
July 31st.
Salary: $24-26,000 per year (benefits included)
Submit resume to: Sanctuary Manager - Sabal Palm Grove, PO Box
5052, Brownsville, TX 78523
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POS VII
Need graduate level ecologist with 2-5 years experience in environmental
consulting. Must be up to date in wetlands delineation, funtional
analysis methods. Must demonstrate capability in biological field
sampling techniques (botanical, terrestrial wildlife, fish,
macroinvertebrates) and abiltiy to analyze and interpret data.
Understanding of landscape ecology and watershed management a plus.
Ability to write clearly and succinctly a must. Must demonstrate ability
read and interpret maps. E-Mail author or call Constantine Tsentas at
908-272-8300. Pay very competitive but be prepared to demonstrate
abilities.
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POS VIII
Senior Environmental Education Specialist
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), an international non-profit organization
working worldwide for the conservation of nature, seeks a Senior
Environmental Education Specialist to perform a variety of functions in
the broad areas of curriculum development and implementation, and program
management and leadership activities. Duties include coordinating
editorial and outreach components of WWF's "Windows on the Wild"
environmental education program with an emphasis on writing and
developing curriculum materials, designing and implementing workshops for
educators and the public, working with community partners, managing
consultants and interns, drafting contracts and project budgets, and
writing grants and division reports. Takes part in overall creative
process of the department and provides input into all strategic and team
building activities.
A Bachelor's degree in environmental education, environmental science,
science education, geography education, natural resources, or related
field required. Master's degree preferred. Five to seven years
experience in environmental education, conservation science,
interpretation, or natural resources also required. Knowledge of
biodiversity and related social and economic issues, as well as
environmental education related programs, national organizations, and
curriculum materials required. Must have experience working in formal
and nonformal education, curriculum development, teacher training, and
project management. Must have experience working with middle and high
school students, educators, and the general public. Position also
requires excellent communication skills, including writing and editing,
public speaking, and workshop facilitation. Must be a team player; high
energy and enthusiasm a plus.
Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume by mail to:
World Wildlife Fund, Human Resources, Dept. 329M, 1250 24th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20037. NO FAX OR TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE. AA/EOE
Environmental Education Specialist
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) an international non-profit organization
working worldwide for the conservation of nature, seeks an Environmental
Education Specialist to assist with development and implementation of
WWF's "Windows on the Wild" environmental education program. Oversees
piloting of all curriculum development activities. Assists with writing
and editing educational materials, conducting research, assisting with
training workshops, writing reports and grant proposals, and other
special tasks as assigned by the Director. Takes part in overall
creative process of the department and provides input into all strategic
planning and team building activities.
A Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental education,
science education, geography, or related field requires, Master's degree
preferred. Three to five years experience in the field of environmental
education, science education, conservation science, or environmental
communications required. Must have knowledge of environmental issues,
especially biodiversity and related social and economic issues along with
experience working in formal and informal education, curriculum
development, teacher training, and project management. Excellent writing
and editing skills, workshop facilitation skills, and people skills
required. Experience working with middle and high school kids helpful.
Must be a team player; high energy and enthusiasm a plus.
Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume by mail to
World Wildlife Fund, Human Resources, Dept. 381M, 1250 24th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20037. NO FAX OR TELEPHONE INQUIRIES, PLEASE. AA/EOE
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POS IX
THE TROPICAL FOREST MANAGEMENT TRUST
The Trust - The Tropical Forest Management Trust
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in
Gainesville, FL and registered in the State of
Florida. The Trust is dedicated to the
ecologically sustainable management of tropical
forests by industrial and community enterprises. A
vertically integrated approach includes management
planning considering ecosystem processes,
socioeconomic realities and market forces,
valued-added processing, and marketing of products
from sustainably managed forests. The vision of
the Trust is to become a leading agent in
promoting sustainable forestry on a commercial
scale.
The Position: Program Director - The individual
will play a pivotal role in program development,
building financial support for the Trust from
foundations, development agencies and the private
sector. The Program Director will work in a close
collegial relationship with the Executive
Director.
Responsibilities - The Program Director will have
primary responsibility for generating
multi-disciplinary proposals for applied research
and development activities related to the Trust
mission outlined above. An estimated 70 percent of
the Director's time will be devoted to proposals
and strategic planning. Management
responsibilities include the administration of
ongoing activities in Madagascar and Central
America as well as the daily operations of a small
office, including financial reporting to the IRS
and funding agencies. Success in program
development will create the opportunity, if
desired, for the Director to directly participate
in short-term field activities in his or her
fields of professional interest. Growth will
permit the Director to delegate a number of
administrative support functions.
Qualifications - The candidate must be
entrepreneurial, ambitious and in total agreement
with the mission of the Trust. The individual must
have a graduate degree relevant to the Trust's
mission, proven success in proposal writing, and 3
to 5 years of field experience in the tropics.
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Other highly desirable attributes include
experience in program management, fluency in
Spanish and/or French and desktop publishing
skills.
Salary and Benefits - The beginning salary is
between $20,000 and $30,000 depending on
experience. Benefits are offered following a three
month trial period. The Trust is prepared to
negotiate a higher future salary contingent on the
success of the candidate in building the program
of the Trust.
To Apply - Send a letter of interest and CV via
Fax to 352 331-3284 or email to tfmt@trd.com. The
position is available immediately. The Trust is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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POS X
Search for project manager for Ohio Environmental Council's
Campaign for an Energy Efficient Ohio.
The Campaign for an Energy Efficient Ohio was established in 1994 as a
joint project among the Ohio Environmental Council, the Center for Clean
Air Policy, and the Safe Energy Communication Council. The purpose of
the Campaign is to promote a sustainabl e energy future based on energy
efficiency and renewables through constituency building, public
education, legal interventions, research and documentation, and
legislative advocacy.
In 1996-97, the Campaign is focused on three primary efforts: 1)
educating the public and policy-makers about the public health impacts
of electricity use in Ohio, 2) ensuring that any plan to restructure the
electric utility industry does not result in
increased pollution, and 3) building a larger and more diverse
coalition of public interest groups working to promote a more
sustainable energy future in Ohio.
Job Title:
Project Manager, Campaign for an Energy Efficient Ohio
Job Duties:
Management
manage statewide project in collaboration with other Ohio
organizations and several regional and national groups
manage and direct professional staff involved in implementing the project
prioritize competing projects and ensure quality outcomes
Fundraising
raise money for continuation and expansion of the Campaign
write grants to foundations and governments
manage relations with foundations including reports on progress
Job Announcement Page 2
Project Implementation
build coalitions among diverse interests
write and prepare media and public informational packages
work with media to promote project's goals
analyze energy regulatory and environmental policies
research and write technical reports, summaries, and fact sheets
work with elected officials and their staffs in state legislature
General Skills
extensive writing required for newsletters, brochures,
letters, research reports, press releases, etc.
ability to strategize and develop workplans to meets project goals
public speaking experience at news conferences, professional workshops, and
citizen/advocates meetings
Qualifications:
Commitment to protect public health and the environment.
Bachelor's degree.
Understanding and experience in the energy (electric utility
industry) and environmental fields.
Demonstrated success at grantwriting/fundraising.
Experience in management of staff and projects.
Experience in legislative and/or regulatory advocacy preferred.
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Date: Thu, 08 Aug 96 10:27:26 CDT
From: N'Deye Marie N'Jie <nmnjie@iastate.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: more job announcements (fwd)
Message-ID: <9608081527.AA13879@iastate.edu>
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Experience with grassroots organizing and constituency building.
Leadership ability.
Ability to work under pressure and handle heavy workload.
Job Benefits:
Salary range from $28,000 to $34,000 depending on experience.
Medical/health benefits and vacation.
Flexible working hours.
Family-sized, friendly and caring staff.
Supportive atmosphere.
To apply for Project Manager of the Campaign for an Energy Efficient
Ohio, please send a resume, cover letter, and references to:
Vicki Deisner, Executive Director
Ohio Environmental Council
400 Dublin Ave., Suite 120
Columbus, OH 431215.
The deadline is August 16.
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POS XI
Research Associate - Insect Ecology
A position is available immediately at the University of Washington for an
ecologist with expertise in insect ecology and natural history to
participate in a long-term study sponsored by the Department of Energy.
The study uses plants and insects as the primary signals of ecological
condition and is the first to adapt measures of biological integrity
developed for aquatic environments to terrestreal systems. Knowledge of
insect ecology will be applied in the arid lands of south-central
Washington State. The project will involve considerable field work at the
Hanford Reservation and eventually in other regions of the USA. The
Research Associate will not only design and implement research on insects
as biological indicators of ecological condition but will also review and
evaluate scientific literature, develop collaborative working
relationships with individuals in a broad range of disciplines, make
presentations, and attend meetings.
The ecologist will function as a member of the Ecological Health Task
Group, which is examining the effects of human activity on regional
landscapes and the perspectives that DOE and its contractors, tribal
governments, and stakholders do or do not share on issues of ecological
risk.
The position requires a Ph.D. and knowledge of insects along with sampling
methods, insect identification, and data analysis. The candidate must have
excellent oral and written communication skills. Funding for this project
is assured through March 1997 but is expected to continue for 3 more
years. Salary range is $28,000 to $32,000 per year depending upon
qualifications.
Screening of applications will begin August 20, 1996 with the appointment
to be made as soon after that date as possible. Please send curriculum
vitae, description of research interests, selected reprints, three letters
of recommendation or other supporting materials to Dr. James R. Karr,
University of Washington, Box 352200, Seattle, WA 98195. Phone
(206)685-4784, fax (206) 543-2025, email: jrkarr@u.washington.edu
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POS XII
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Research Specialist
DURATION: Ten months
LOCATION: University of Arkansas at Monticello
School of Forest Resources
Monticello, Arkansas
QUALIFICATIONS: M.S. or B.S. degree with strong quantitative
and computer background. Knowledge and
experience with SAS is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with research involving computer
modeling growth and yield of forest stands;
field data collection and analysis;
preparation of grant proposals, manuscripts
and technical reports for publication;
supervision of student assistants.
STARTING DATE: September 3, 1996
SALARY: $22,000 per duration
CONTACT: Send resume with transcripts and three
letters of reference to:
Boris Zeide
School of Forest Resources
University of Arkansas
P.O. Box 3468
Monticello, AR 71656-3468
Phone: 501-460-1648
E-mail: zeide@uamont.edu
FAX: 501-460-1092
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POS XIII
College of Life Sciences Research/Teaching Post-Doctoral Fellowship
University of Maryland, College Park
A two-year fellowship is available in the Department of Plant Biology for
recent Ph. D. graduates in the area of plant physiological/population ecology.
In addition to participating in a mentor's research program, the fellow will
participate in the Department's undergraduate teaching program. The nature of
the teaching assignment will be individually designed to fit the skill and
expertise of the fellow and the needs of the curriculum.
The research portion of the fellowship will be supported through an NSF
grant to Dr. Brenda B. Casper at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Irwin
Forseth at the University of Maryland. The research will concentrate on the
physiological ecology and population biology of Cryptantha flava, a
semi-desert perennial, in response to imposed drought. Plant-plant
interactions between C. flava and other dominant perennials in the community
will also form a major focus in the research. Field sites are located in
northeastern Utah.
Applicants should send a letter of application which includes both research
and teaching goals, a curriculum vitae and arrange for three letters of
recommendation to be sent to Dr. Irwin Forseth (if2@umail.umd.edu),
Department of Plant Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
by Nov. 1, 1996 for best consideration. Appointments can start January, 1997.
Salary is $27,200. University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.
Irv Forseth
Email:if2@umail.umd.edu
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POS XIV
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION-TROPICAL RAINFOREST
PRODUCTIVITY
A multidisciplinary team of tropical forest ecologists is seeking a
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE with interests and expertise in
micrometeorological measurements of trace gas fluxes, plant
physiological ecology, or biogeochemistry with a strong background in
field instrumentation. The research team currently includes a plant
ecophysiologist (Steven Oberbauer), two forest ecologists (Deborah A.
Clark and David B. Clark), and a soil ecologist (Ed Veldkamp). The
overall goal of the research is to investigate climatic controls of
net primary production and carbon storage in old-growth tropical rain
forest. The position is funded for 3 years and will focus on eddy
correlation measurements of carbon dioxide and water exchange in
relation to production in tropical rain forest.
The successful applicant must be capable of working independently, of
guiding graduate assistants and Costa Rican technicians, and have
experience in the use of electronic instrumentation including data
loggers. An ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.
Additional expertise in any of the following would be helpful: data
management, sap flow measurements, time domain reflectometry
measurement of soil moisture, and measurement of fine root
production. Research will be conducted at the Organization for
Tropical Studies La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica, and room
and board at the station will be provided.
Applications and inquiries should be sent to Steve Oberbauer
(oberbaue@servms.fiu.edu), Department of Biological Sciences, Florida
International University, University Park, Miami, FL 33199.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statement of research
interests and expertise, and three letters of reference. Application
deadline is 5 September, but applications will be considered until
the position is filled. Preferred starting date is 1 October 1996,
but is negotiable. Florida International University is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks
diversity among its employees.
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POS XV
POSTDOCTORAL AND PHD POSITIONS IN TEMPORARY POOL ECOLOGY
We are seeking a highly qualified postdoc for up to three
years to work on the BSF (U.S.-Israel binational science founda-
tion) grant described below. Starting date is October or Novem-
ber 1996. Interested candidates should send letter of interest
including how their background fits into the project, c.v.,
request at least three letters of recommendation and selected
reprints to:
Dr. Leon Blaustein
Community Ecology Lab
Institute of Evolution
University of Haifa
Haifa 31905 Israel
E-mail: L.BLAUSTEIN@UVM.HAIFA.AC.IL
I will be abroad (including the Ecol Soc Amer meetings if
you will be there and would like to speak to me) from 1 Aug to 16
Aug so please be patient for a reply to any specific questions.
FOOD WEB ECOLOGY OF TEMPORARY POOLS: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS FOR
MOSQUITO POPULATION DYNAMICS AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
U.S. P.I. Joel E. Cohen, Rockefeller University, USA
Israeli P.I. Leon Blaustein, Haifa University, Israel
Consultants: Avital Gasith, Tel Aviv University
Solomon Wasser, Haifa University
SECTION 1. ABSTRACT
Temporary pools are convenient systems for studying communi-
ty ecology because they have relatively simple food webs and
being small, are easy to manipulate and simulate. They also have
considerable applied importance concerning mosquito and conserva-
tion biology issues. Our study simultaneously examines conceptu-
al problems of community organization in temporary pools in
Israel while integrating applied problems of mosquito population
dynamics and conservation biology. We will examine these prob-
lems by employing three approaches: 1) observational field stud-
ies to assess whether certain factors predict species diversity,
mosquito abundance, and presence or abundance of endangered am-
phibian species; 2) mathematical modeling of food web dynamics;
and 3) field and laboratory experiments.
Both modeling and field experiments will assess how various
perturbations of the food web affect community structure includ-
ing species diversity, community overlap, mosquito abundance, and
abundance of endangered amphibian species. The perturbations will
include the manipulation of top-down (predators) and bottom-up
(nutrients) forces. A major focus will be to assess the impact
of species sharing the same trophic level as mosquito larvae on
mosquito populations. Because these controphic species are often
orders of magnitude more abundant than mosquitoes and because
they share the same food and predators, they should have large
and complex effects on mosquito populations.
This work will contribute to understanding community organi-
zation in general and of temporary pools in particular. The
information will also aid in the concurrent management of conser-
vation variables and mosquito populations.
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POS XVI
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is seeking
applicants to fill a variety of professional scientific vacancies. Most
assignments are in Phoenix, but some may occur in Tucson/Flagstaff.
Some of the major job titles and required qualifications follow:
Environmental
Engineering Associate: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited
college or university with a major in chemical, mechanical, sanitary,
environmental or a closely related engineering field suitable to the
area of assignment. Certification as an Engineer-In-Training may
substitute for the required education. Salary Range: $26,443 -
$37,998.
Environmental
Engineering Specialist: Two years of professional engineering experience
in an environmental protection/control program in the public or private
sector; AND a Bachelor's degree in civil, chemical, mechanical, sanitary
or environmental engineering or another area of engineering directly
related to environmental protection/control. A master's degree as above
substitutes for one year of the required experience. Salary Range:
$34,300 - $45,724.
Environmental Engineer: Two years of professional engineering
experience (appropriate to the area of assignment) in an environmental
protection/control program in the public or private sector, and
registration as a professional engineer in the State of Arizona, or
proof of eligibility for reciprocity at the time of appointment. Salary
Range: $35,979 - $50,143.
Environmental Health Specialist I: Three years of environmental
protection/control experience at the technician level, involving
collection and compilation of environmental protection data; or a
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, or closely
related environmental science. Eight semester hours of post-high school
education in the above listed fields may substitute for each year of the
required experience up to a maximum of two years. Salary Range:
$22,677 - $35,200.
Environmental Health Specialist II: One year as an Environmental
Health Specialist I; OR two years of environmental protection/control
experience at a professional level involving responsibility for analysis
of environmental data, problem identification/resolution, and/or
recommendation of courses of action. Thirty semester hours of graduate
level coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology, or closely related
environmental science may substitute for one year only of the
professional level experience. Salary Range: $26,583 - $41,090.
Environmental Program Specialist: Two years as an
Environmental Health Specialist II; OR two years of equivalent
environmental protection/control experience at a professional level
involving responsibility for analysis of environmental data, problem
identification/resolution, and/or recommendation of courses of action.
Thirty semester hours of graduate level coursework in chemistry,
biology, microbiology, hydrology, geology, environmental engineering, or
closely related environmental science may substitute for one year only
or the professional level experience. Salary Range: $31,181 - $45,724.
Environmental Health Specialist II: One year as an Environmental
Health Specialist I; OR two years of environmental protection/control
experience at a professional level involving responsibility for analysis
of environmental data, problem identification/resolution, and/or
recommendation of courses of action. Thirty semester hours of graduate
level coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology, or closely related
environmental science may substitute for one year only of the
professional level experience. Salary Range: $26,583 - $41,090.
Environmental Program Specialist: Two years as an
Environmental Health Specialist II; OR two years of equivalent
environmental protection/control experience at a professional level
involving responsibility for analysis of environmental data, problem
identification/resolution, and/or recommendation of courses of action.
Thirty semester hours of graduate level coursework in chemistry,
biology, microbiology, hydrology, geology, environmental engineering, or
closely related environmental science may substitute for one year only
or the professional level experience. Salary Range: $31,181 - $45,724.
Hydrologist I: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university with major in hydrology, civil engineering, geology,
watershed management or related field. Salary: $22,688 - $35,200.
Hydrologist II:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major
in hydrology, civil engineering, geology, watershed management or
related field, and two years of hydrologic or related experience; a
Master's degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one year
of the required experience;a Ph.D in one of the above fields may
substitute for two years of the required experience. Salary Range:
$26,600 - $41,090.
Hydrologist III: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university with a major in hydrology, civil engineering, geology,
watershed management or a related field, and four years of hydrologic or
related experience; a Master's degree in one of the above fields may
substitute for two years of the required experience. Some positions may
require registration as a professional engineer in the State of Arizona.
Salary Range: $32,616 - $50,143.
If
you are searching for a secure future, excellent benefits and want to
help protect and preserve Arizona's natural environment, submit a
comprehensive resume and supplement directly to the State Human
Resources Office, 1831 W. Jefferson St., Phx., AZ 85007. Supplemental
forms and information on the automated resume system may be obtained by
calling (602) 542-5482.
Diann E Peart, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Science Service-Learning Project
Department of Botany
Center for Environmental Studies telephone (602) 965-3266
Arizona State University e-mail: diann.peart@asu.edu
Tempe, Arizona 85287-3211 FAX: (602) 965-8087
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POS XVII
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST Olympia, Washington
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a
wildlife biologist to serve as wildlife science team leader with its
Resource Planning & Asset Management Division (RPAMD). DNR
manages a diverse land base of over 5,000,000 acres of public lands,
including forest, shrub-steppe, agricultural, and intertidal lands. RPAMD
has primary responsibility for coordinating planning, developing asset
management strategies, and providing scientific support to DNR
managers. This is a permanent position classified as Natural Resource
Scientist 3 (range 60). Salary is $41,460 -$53,100/year, depending on
qualifications. Medical and retirement benefits are provided.
Duties:
Leads a team of five wildlife biologists and a habitat/wetlands specialist.
Provides expert scientific consultation on wildlife biology and
management to DNR managers. Supports implementation of DNR
resource management plans: works with silviculturists to develop new
forest management approaches that achieve wildlife habitat management
objectives; trains other wildlife biologists and DNR managers to implement
these prescriptions; develops and directs the wildlife habitat components
of effectiveness and validation monitoring; directs completion of a
long-term research project to determine the forest habitat relationships of
marbled murrelets on DNR lands.
Qualifications:
The following minimum qualifications are required: a Master's degree in
wildlife biology or a related field emphasizing the ecology of terrestrial
vertebrates, and three years' experience as a wildlife biologist.
Desirable qualifications include experience as a leader of other
biologists; experience working with natural resource managers to
integrate wildlife habitat objectives into timber harvest and agricultural
programs; experience as principal or co-principal investigator of large,
multi-year research projects; specific professional experience with
Pacific Northwest forest, shrub-steppe, and inshore-marine wildlife and
ecosystems; working knowledge of contemporary silvicultural practices
and timber harvesting systems; demonstrated ability to work
synergistically as part of interdisciplinary teams and inter-agency
working groups; experience communicating scientific information to
elected officials, boards, and commissions.
Contact:
If you are interested, please send a letter stating your qualifications, a
resume, and the names and telephone numbers of five references to:
Nonie Hall, Washington Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box
47014, Olympia, WA 98504-7014, phone: 360-902-1405, fax:
360-902-1789, e-mail: nhll490@wadnr.gov. Inquiries must be received
by August 30, 1996. Finalists for this position may be interviewed in
Olympia, Washington during September or October 1996.
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POS XVIII
TITLE: Research Engineer
LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada (Nevada Test Site)
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with
a Masters degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field,
or an equivalent combination of education and experience with appropriate
professional certification. Experience in the design, fabrication,
maintenance, calibration, repair, and modification of specialized
electrical, mechanical, and computerized equipment is essential.
Experience with the specification and purchasing of supplies, tools, and
equipment; experience with technical manuals, tools, and equipment; the
ability to program computers; and supervisory experience are also
desirable. Preference given to individuals with demonstrated experience
in: computerized data acquisition; cryogenic systems; measurement and
control of air, CO2, and other gases; meteorological sensors and
equipment; and experience in a research laboratory or academic setting.
Coursework or experience in biology/ecology is highly desirable. The
candidate must be a U.S. citizen in order to obtain a non-restricted
security clearance to work within the Nevada Test Site (NTS).
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Research Engineer will have primary
responsibility for the operation of the NTS Desert FACE Facility (NDFF),
which will include the calibration, maintenance, modification, and repair
of specialized equipment. NDFF is an experiment in the Mojave Desert that
utilizes Free Air CO2 Enrichment (FACE) technology to simulate the global
atmospheric environment of the 21st century. The Research Engineer will
also be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on the
performance of the FACE facility and will assist with other data
collection. Additional duties will be to design, fabricate, calibrate,
repair, maintain, and modify supporting equipment and facilities as
needed. The successful candidate must be on-call for emergency repairs
during non-scheduled time periods.
WORK LOCATION and SALARY: The Research Engineer will be primarily
responsible for overseeing the operation of the NDFF on site four days per
week. The engineer will also be available for travel to other
laboratories as the needs arise. Salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Consideration of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
STARTING DATE: October 1, 1996, or sooner if possible.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and
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Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 12:32:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: Binta Njie <njie@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Cc: "GAMBIA-L: The Gambia and Related Issues Mailing List" <gambia-l@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Membership request
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Hi Abdou and Latjor(and Tony, if you have acess to e-mail while on vacation)
Muhammed B. Jawara would like to be a member of the Gambia-l newsgroup.
His E-mail address is: 75523.3247@compuserv.com
Thanks
Binta
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Date: Thu, 08 Aug 1996 12:48:04 -0500 (EST)
From: Amadou Scattred Janneh <AJANNEH@pstcc.cc.tn.us>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: new member
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Gambia-l:
Muhammed B. Jawara added as requested.
Peace!
Amadou Scattred-Janneh
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Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 12:55:40 -0400 (EDT)
From: ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
To: The Gambia and Related Issues Mailing List <gambia-l@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Membership request
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Hi,
We have added another member Muhammed Jawara.
We have however lost the company of Sulayman Suso as his
mail box is full and his server is returning all his mail (and flooding
mine). The same happened with one Bamba Ngum.
People acquainted with these people should tell them that they can
come back when their servers start accepting their mail.
Welcome Mr. Danielsson, you have read The Gambian scene well.
-Abdou.
*******************************************************************************
A. TOURAY.
at137@columbia.edu
abdou@cs.columbia.edu
abdou@touchscreen.com
(212) 749-7971
MY URL's ON THE WWW= http://www.cc.columbia.edu/~at137
http://www.psl.cs.columbia.edu/~abdou
A FINITE IN A LAND OF INFINITY.
SEEKING BUT THE REACHABLE.
I WANDER AND I WONDER.
ALL RESPITE IS FINAL.
*******************************************************************************
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 13:21:46 -0400 (EDT)
From: at137@columbia.edu
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: cnet clip, Voting gets under way in Gambian refer [ 29] Reuters
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BANJUL, Aug 8 (Reuter) - Voting got under way in Gambia on
Thursday in a referendum on a new constitution to return the
West African country to elected government two years after a
military coup.
Early turnout was high in the capital Banjul and officials
reported big crowds at polling stations in the provinces.
Voters drop a marble into a white drum for a ``yes'' vote or
a black drum for a ``no'' vote. Their fingers are marked with
indelible ink to prevent them voting more than once.
Some 447,000 people are registered to vote in a country of
just over one million. Polls close at 6 p.m. and first results
are expected on Friday.
Captain Yahya Jammeh, who took power in a coup in July 1994,
on Wednesday urged Gambians to vote, assuring them the
constitution provided for democracy and social justice.
Jammeh has promised to lift the ban on political parties
after the referendum, giving them only a month to prepare for
presidential elections scheduled for September 11.
London-based human rights pressure group Amnesty
International on Wednesday criticised the constitution, whose
final draft was made public only last Friday, for granting
immunity from prosecution to members of Jammeh's Armed Forces
Provisional Ruling Council.
It expressed concern that provisions for a ``state of public
emergency'' would give the government wide-ranging powers and
criticised the document for retaining the death penalty,
reintroduced last year. No executions have been carried out.
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Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 13:23:47 -0400 (EDT)
From: at137@columbia.edu
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: cnet clip, High turnout in Gambian constitutional [ 67] Reuter / Pap Saine
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BANJUL, Aug 8 (Reuter) - Gambians besieged polling stations
on Thursday at the start of voting in a referendum on a new
constitution to return the West African country to elected
government, officials said.
Electoral officials said there was a heavy turnout at
polling stations both in the capital Banjul and in the
provinces.
Army ruler Captain Yahya Jammeh who toppled the civilian
government two years ago urged Gambians on Wednesday to vote,
saying the draft provided for democracy and social justice.
London-based Amnesty International denounced it as a threat
to human rights.
Voters dropped a marble into a white drum for a ``yes'' vote
or a black drum for a ``no'' vote.
Jammeh has promised to lift the ban on political parties
after the referendum, giving them only a month to prepare for
presidential elections scheduled for September 11.
Amnesty criticised the constitution, whose final draft was
made public only on Friday, for granting immunity from
prosecution to members of Jammeh's Armed Forces Provisional
Ruling Council (AFPRC), its ministers and its appointees.
It expressed concern that provisions for a ``state of public
emergency'' would give the government wide-ranging powers and
criticised the document for retaining the death penalty,
reintroduced last year. No executions have been carried out.
``As the criteria for determining a state of public
emergency are not specified, it leaves fundamental human rights
of Gambians potentially as vulnerable to the discretion of
future governments as they have been under the AFPRC,'' Amnesty
said.
There are growing parallels with Niger, where General
Ibrahim Bare Mainassara, under pressure from donors to organise
elections as soon as possible after his January coup, insisted
on an early date despite protests by the electoral commission
that it was not ready.
In the ensuing chaos, he dissolved the commission, replacing
it with his own appointees who declared him the winner. The
United States denounced the poll as fraudulent but former
colonial power France sent Cooperation Minister Jacques Godfrain
to Mainassara's investiture on Wednesday.
Jammeh overthrew Sir Dawda Jawara, who had been head of
state since independence from Britain in 1965, saying he wanted
to end corruption and inefficiency.
His frequent sackings of ministers and other officials and
arrests and expulsions of journalists have attracted criticism,
but he has also embarked on an ambitious infrastructure
programme, building schools, health centres, a new airport
terminal and a vast $1.5 million commemorative arch in Banjul.
He initially proposed a 4 1/2 year transition period but
shortened it under pressure from foreign donors.
Like the the 1970 law suspended by Jammeh when he took power
in July 1994, the draft constitution sets no limit to the number
of terms a president may serve.
It stipulates that presidents must be between 30 and 65
years old, which would allow Jammeh, 31, to run but exclude
Jawara and Gambia Peoples' Party leader Hassan Mussa Camara.
Camara, 73, polled 14 percent in a 1987 presidential
election won by Jawara, 72, who lives in exile in Britain and
has shown no sign of wanting to contest the election. The draft
includes provisions for a candidate to be elected unopposed.
Polls close at 6 p.m. (1800 GMT) and first results are
expected on Friday.
Many Gambians expect Jammeh to stand for the presidency and
to transform his July 22 Movement into a political party.
General elections are scheduled for December 11.
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Date: Thu, 08 Aug 96 15:47:00 CDT
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Date: Fri, 9 Aug 1996 03:27:28 -0400 (EDT)
From: Sulayman Nyang <nyang@cldc.howard.edu>
To: The Gambia and Related Issues Mailing List <gambia-l@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Membership request
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From: Sulayman S. Nyang (nyang @ cldc.howard.edu)
This is to welcome all those who join our ranks since I myself joined this
growing body of persons interested in Gambian affairs.Onething that needs
to be seriously addressed by all of us is the negative news of political
decay in a Gambia where the people are being told that political
innovation is in progress. It is dangerous and unwise for Gambians and
their friends to sit idly by while the forces of ambition and political
opportunism dictate the terms of a second republic without adequate
consultation. Rather than correct the wrongs of the past the new system
that is being built might well be a Gambian version of Samuel Doe's
Liberia before the bloodbath. Any Gambian or a friend of the Gambia would
not like to see the deterioration of political tolerance and the
enthronement of dictatorship.If there is going to be a change political
opportunism and maslahism must give way to critical but polite discourse
of matters affecting the Gambia. Reports like the one from our Swede
friend and in-law are certainly frightening. Those Gambians who wish to
pre-empt any possible calamity must send letters to Captain Jammeh and his
colleagues to accept the rule of law and to abide by the decisions of the
electorate. Rigging elections and trying to secure legitimacy by
illegitimate means could only spell disaster.History is the best teacher
to all those who abuse power.Military dictators are not morally superior
to the civilians they overthrow.Captain Jammeh must not forget this
message reverberating in the firmaments of contemporary African
politics.As the old West African saying goes, "No Condition is Permanent."
Sulayman S; Nyang
On Thu, 8 Aug 1996, ABDOU wrote:
> Hi,
> We have added another member Muhammed Jawara.
> We have however lost the company of Sulayman Suso as his
> mail box is full and his server is returning all his mail (and flooding
> mine). The same happened with one Bamba Ngum.
> People acquainted with these people should tell them that they can
> come back when their servers start accepting their mail.
> Welcome Mr. Danielsson, you have read The Gambian scene well.
> -Abdou.
>
> *******************************************************************************
> A. TOURAY.
> at137@columbia.edu
> abdou@cs.columbia.edu
> abdou@touchscreen.com
> (212) 749-7971
> MY URL's ON THE WWW= http://www.cc.columbia.edu/~at137
> http://www.psl.cs.columbia.edu/~abdou
>
> A FINITE IN A LAND OF INFINITY.
> SEEKING BUT THE REACHABLE.
> I WANDER AND I WONDER.
> ALL RESPITE IS FINAL.
> *******************************************************************************
>
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 9 Aug 1996 10:08:42 -0400 (EDT)
From: at137@columbia.edu
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: cnet clip, Counting starts in Gambia constitution referendum
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Subject: Counting starts in Gambia constitution referendum
Organization: Copyright 1996 by Reuters
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BANJUL, Gambia (Reuter) - Counting has begun in the small
West African state of Gambia after Thursday's referendum on a
new constitution to return the army-ruled country to elected
government attracted huge crowds to polling stations.
Gambians stayed home listening to radios and televisions,
waiting for results. Electoral commission chairman Gabriel
Roberts said turnout had been high and voting had gone well all
over the country.
Polls were supposed to close at 6 p.m. (2 p.m. EDT) but
voting was extended by an hour in many areas to allow everyone
to vote. Both Thursday and Friday are public holidays.
Voters dropped a marble into a white drum for a ``yes'' vote
or a black drum for a ``no'' vote.
Army ruler Capt. Yahya Jammeh, who toppled the civilian
government in July 1994, voted with his wife at Banjul's July 22
Square, named to commemorate his coup.
``I have great feelings today because the occasion
emphasizes our belief in the empowerment of the people,''
Jammeh, clad in a white African robe, told reporters at the
polling station.
``Come what may, Allah's decision is final,'' Jammeh said.
He has promised to lift the ban on political parties after
the referendum, giving them only a month to prepare for
presidential elections scheduled for Sept. 11.
The London-based human rights group Amnesty International
Wednesday criticized the constitution, whose final draft was
made public last Friday, for granting immunity from prosecution
to members of Jammeh's Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council,
along with its ministers and appointees.
It expressed concern that provisions for a ``state of public
emergency'' would give the government wide-ranging powers and
criticized the document for retaining the death penalty,
reintroduced last year. No executions have been carried out.
Jammeh overthrew Sir Dawda Jawara, who had been head of
state since independence from Britain in 1965, saying he wanted
to end corruption and inefficiency.
His frequent firings of ministers and other officials and
arrests and expulsions of journalists have attracted criticism,
but he has also embarked on an ambitious infrastructure program,
building schools, health centers, a new airport terminal and a
$1.5 million commemorative arch in Banjul.
Many Gambians expect Jammeh to stand for the presidency and
to transform his July 22 Movement into a political party.
General elections are scheduled for Dec. 11.
--
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Date: Fri, 09 Aug 1996 11:04:23 -0500 (EST)
From: Amadou Scattred Janneh <AJANNEH@pstcc.cc.tn.us>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: GAMBIA-REFERENDUM.
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DATE=8/9/96
TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT
NUMBER=2-201488
TITLE=GAMBIA/REFERENDUM (L-ONLY)
BYLINE=PURNELL MURDOCK
DATELINE=ABIDJAN
CONTENT=
VOICED AT:
INTRO: EARLY RESULTS FROM GAMBIA'S CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM
THURSDAY INDICATE VOTERS SUPPORT THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION AIMED
AT RESTORING DEMOCRACY IN THE COUNTRY. V-O-A CORRESPONDENT
PURNELL MURDOCK REPORTS FROM OUR WEST AFRICA BUREAU.
TEXT: NEWS REPORTS FROM THE GAMBIAN CAPITAL, BANJUL, SAID MOST
OF THE VOTES COUNTED FROM 30 OF AT TOTAL 41 PRECINCTS WERE IN
FAVOR OF THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION. STATE RADIO REPORTED FIVE
PRECINCTS, SO FAR, HAVE VOTED AGAINST IT.
ELECTORAL OFFICIALS SAID VOTER TURNOUT WAS HEAVY, WITH ABOUT 87
PERCENT OF THE MORE THAN 400-THOUSAND REGISTERED VOTERS CASTING
THEIR BALLOTS. POLLING STATION REMAINED OPEN BEYOND THE
DESIGNATED CLOSING TIME TO FACILITATE VOTERS.
THE MILITARY RULER, CAPTAIN YAHYA JAMMEH, SAID THE PROPOSED
CONSTITUTION WILL RESTORE DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN GAMBIA.
IN A RADIO BROADCAST HE CALLED ON GAMBIANS TO SUPPORT THE
REFERENDUM. BUT HE SAID IF THE PEOPLE VOTED AGAINST IT HE WOULD
CONDUCT FURTHER CONSULTATIONS ON THE CONSTITUTION AND HOLD
ANOTHER REFERENDUM VOTE.
THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION, WHICH WOULD REPLACE THE 1970 LAW
SUSPENDED BY THE MILITARY LEADER WHEN HE LAUNCHED HIS BLOODLESS
COUP IN 1994, HAS BEEN SHROUDED IN SOME CONTROVERSY. THE
LONDON-BASED HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH GROUP "AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL"
WARNED THAT SOME PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION THREATEN
HUMAN RIGHTS.
// OPT // AMNESTY SAID THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION GRANTS THE
RULING MILITARY GOVERNMENT TOTAL IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION --
EVEN IF ALLEGED ACTS ARE UNLAWFUL. IT PERMITS FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN
RIGHTS -- SUCH AS FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST -- TO BE
SUSPSENDED DURING A STATE OF PUBLIC EMERGENCY. BUT IT SETS NO
LIMITS FOR WHAT CAN BE CONSIDERED SUCH AN EMERGENCY. AMNESTY SAID
THIS MAKES HUMAN RIGHTS VULNERABLE TO THE DISCRETION OF FUTURE
GOVERNMENTS. THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION ALSO RETAINS THE DEATH
PENALTY. // END OPT //
THE REFERENDUM IS THE RESULT OF A PLEDGE BY CAPTAIN JAMMEH TO
RESTORE DEMOCRACY QUICKLY IN GAMBIA. THE MILITARY LEADER HAD
ORIGINALLY SET A FOUR-YEAR TRANSITION PERIOD. BUT PRESSURE FROM
WESTERN GOVERNMENTS FORCED HIM TO REDUCE THE PERIOD TO ONLY TWO
YEARS.
CAPTAIN JAMMEH HAS PROMISED TO LIFT A BAN ON POLITICAL PARTIES
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REFERENDUM. BUT WITH PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTIONS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 11TH, THAT WOULD GIVE THE
PARTIES LITTLE TIME TO PREPARE. THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION IS
ALREADY CALLING FOR A POSTPONEMENT OF THE BALLOTING. (SIGNED)
NEB/WPM/PCF/CF
09-Aug-96 10:29 AM EDT (1429 UTC)
NNNN
Source: Voice of America
..
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Date: Fri, 09 Aug 1996 11:09:37 -0500 (EST)
From: Amadou Scattred Janneh <AJANNEH@pstcc.cc.tn.us>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: GAMBIA_-_REFERENDUM.
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DATE=8/8/96
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BYLINE=PURNELL MURDOCK
DATELINE=ABIDJAN
CONTENT=
VOICED AT:
INTRO: CITIZENS OF GAMBIA ARE VOTING ON A NEW CONSTITUTION,
AIMED AT RESTORING DEMOCRACY IN THE WEST AFRICAN NATION FOLLOWING
TWO YEARS OF MILITARY RULE. V-O-A WEST AFRICA CORRESPONDENT
PURNELL MURDOCK REPORTS THE HUMAN RIGHTS GROUP AMNESTY
INTERNATIONAL SAID IT BELIEVES SOME PROVISIONS IN THE PROPOSED
CONSTITUTION THREATEN HUMAN RIGHTS.
TEXT: ELECTORAL OFFICIALS SAID VOTER TURNOUT WAS HEAVY AT
POLLING STATIONS IN THE CAPITAL, BANJUL, AND IN THE PROVINCES AS
GAMBIANS CAST THEIR DECISION ON A NEW CONSTITUTION FOR THEIR
COUNTRY.
MILITARY RULER YAHYA JAMMEH SAID THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION WOULD
PROVIDE GENUINE DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE BY SETTING UP CHECKS
AND BALANCES TO KEEP THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE FOR ITS ACTIONS.
BUT THE LONDON-BASED GROUP AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL WARNED THAT SOME
PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION THREATEN HUMAN RIGHTS.
AMNESTY SAID THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION GRANTS THE RULING MILITARY
GOVERNMENT TOTAL IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION, EVEN IF ALLEGED ACTS
ARE UNLAWFUL. IT PERMITS FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS -- SUCH AS
FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST -- TO BE DISCARDED DURING A STATE
OF PUBLIC EMERGENCY. BUT IT SETS NO LIMITS FOR WHAT CAN BE
CONSIDERED SUCH AN EMERGENCY.
AMNESTY SAID THIS MAKES HUMAN RIGHTS VULNERABLE TO THE DISCRETION
OF FUTURE GOVERNMENTS. THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION ALSO RETAINS
THE DEATH PENALTY.
THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION CALLS FOR A
PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM IN WHICH THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CAN DISMISS
BOTH THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PRESIDENT BY A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY
VOTE. THE CONSTITUTION ALSO PROVIDES FOR A SPECIAL COURT TO
FIGHT CORRUPTION, AND PROHIBITS ANYONE SACKED FOR CORRUPTION FROM
RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
REGARDING THE PRESIDENCY, THE CONSTITUTION SETS NO LIMITS ON
THE NUMBER OF TIMES A PERSON CAN RUN FOR HIGH OFFICE. BUT IT
DOES SET AN AGE LIMIT BETWEEN 30 AND 65.
THE PROVISIONS EFFECTIVELY BAR POLITICAL LEADERS FROM THE
PREVIOUS CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT FROM COMPETING FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
OUSTED PRESIDENT DAWDA JAWARA, AT 72 YEARS OF AGE, WOULD BE TOO
OLD TO QUALIFY. AND MANY OF THE POLITICAL LUMINARIES OF THE
PREVIOUS CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT, MORE THAN 30 OF WHOM ARE STILL IN
PRISON ON CORRUPTION CHARGES, WILL ALSO BE INELIGIBLE.
CAPTAIN JAMMEH STAGED A BLOODLESS COUP IN JULY, 1994, CLAIMING HE
WANTED TO RID GAMBIA OF THE CORRUPT GOVERNMENT THAT RULED THE
SMALL WEST AFRICAN NATION FOR 30 YEARS SINCE INDEPENDENCE FROM
BRITAIN.
THE MILITARY RULER PROMISED TO RESTORE CIVILIAN RULE IN FOUR
YEARS. BUT PRESSURE FROM WESTERN GOVERNMENTS FORCED THE LEADER
TO CUT THE TRANSITION PERIOD TO TWO YEARS.
ALTHOUGH CAPTAIN JAMMEH HAS NOT PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED INTENTIONS
TO RUN FOR THE PRESIDENCY, HE WOULD BE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE
PROPOSED CONSTITUTION'S AGE REQUIREMENT.
CAPTAIN JAMMEH HAS PROMISED TO END A BAN ON POLITICAL PARTIES
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THURSDAY'S REFERENDUM AND TO HOLD PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTIONS ON SEPTEMBER 11TH. THE NATION'S ELECTORAL COMMISSION
IS RECOMMENDING THE PRESIDENTIAL POLL BE POSTPONED FOR SEVERAL
MONTHS AFTER THE PARTY BAN IS ENDED, TO ALLOW POLITICAL GROUPS
MORE TIME TO ORGANIZE.
GENERAL ELECTIONS ARE SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 11TH. (SIGNED)
NEB/WPM/JWH/MMK
08-Aug-96 11:35 AM EDT (1535 UTC)
NNNN
Source: Voice of America
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Date: Fri, 09 Aug 1996 11:11:05 -0500 (EST)
From: Amadou Scattred Janneh <AJANNEH@pstcc.cc.tn.us>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: The Referendum, etc.
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Gambia-l:
I am back in circulation, as you can tell from the recent postings on
the referendum. All those members who are yet to send introductions
need to do so as a matter of courtesy.
I did an interview with the VOA this morning, and I understand Tombong
did one yesterday or so and that he was critical of the international
community particularly Amnesty International. Since I missed the interview,
it would be interesting to know what Tombong's gripe is with Amnesty and
similar organisations.
It's registration time here so I need to sign off!
Amadou Scattred-Janneh
(423) 602-2353
(423) 544-7748
(423) 301-9196 - pager
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Date: Fri, 9 Aug 1996 12:25:03 -0400 (EDT)
From: ABDOU <at137@columbia.edu>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: news
Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.95L.960809122357.4178A-100000@ciao.cc.columbia.edu>
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Hi,
For those who cannot view html, here is what Amadou sent:
DATE=8/9/96
TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT
NUMBER=2-201488
TITLE=GAMBIA/REFERENDUM (L-ONLY)
BYLINE=PURNELL MURDOCK
DATELINE=ABIDJAN
CONTENT=
VOICED AT:
INTRO: EARLY RESULTS FROM GAMBIA'S CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM
THURSDAY INDICATE VOTERS SUPPORT THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION AIMED
AT RESTORING DEMOCRACY IN THE COUNTRY. V-O-A CORRESPONDENT
PURNELL MURDOCK REPORTS FROM OUR WEST AFRICA BUREAU.
TEXT: NEWS REPORTS FROM THE GAMBIAN CAPITAL, BANJUL, SAID MOST
OF THE VOTES COUNTED FROM 30 OF AT TOTAL 41 PRECINCTS WERE IN
FAVOR OF THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION. STATE RADIO REPORTED FIVE
PRECINCTS, SO FAR, HAVE VOTED AGAINST IT.
ELECTORAL OFFICIALS SAID VOTER TURNOUT WAS HEAVY, WITH ABOUT 87
PERCENT OF THE MORE THAN 400-THOUSAND REGISTERED VOTERS CASTING
THEIR BALLOTS. POLLING STATION REMAINED OPEN BEYOND THE
DESIGNATED CLOSING TIME TO FACILITATE VOTERS.
THE MILITARY RULER, CAPTAIN YAHYA JAMMEH, SAID THE PROPOSED
CONSTITUTION WILL RESTORE DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN GAMBIA.
IN A RADIO BROADCAST HE CALLED ON GAMBIANS TO SUPPORT THE
REFERENDUM. BUT HE SAID IF THE PEOPLE VOTED AGAINST IT HE WOULD
CONDUCT FURTHER CONSULTATIONS ON THE CONSTITUTION AND HOLD
ANOTHER REFERENDUM VOTE.
THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION, WHICH WOULD REPLACE THE 1970 LAW
SUSPENDED BY THE MILITARY LEADER WHEN HE LAUNCHED HIS BLOODLESS
COUP IN 1994, HAS BEEN SHROUDED IN SOME CONTROVERSY. THE
LONDON-BASED HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH GROUP "AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL"
WARNED THAT SOME PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION THREATEN
HUMAN RIGHTS.
// OPT // AMNESTY SAID THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION GRANTS THE
RULING MILITARY GOVERNMENT TOTAL IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION --
EVEN IF ALLEGED ACTS ARE UNLAWFUL. IT PERMITS FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN
RIGHTS -- SUCH AS FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST -- TO BE
SUSPSENDED DURING A STATE OF PUBLIC EMERGENCY. BUT IT SETS NO
LIMITS FOR WHAT CAN BE CONSIDERED SUCH AN EMERGENCY. AMNESTY SAID
THIS MAKES HUMAN RIGHTS VULNERABLE TO THE DISCRETION OF FUTURE
GOVERNMENTS. THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION ALSO RETAINS THE DEATH
PENALTY. // END OPT //
THE REFERENDUM IS THE RESULT OF A PLEDGE BY CAPTAIN JAMMEH TO
RESTORE DEMOCRACY QUICKLY IN GAMBIA. THE MILITARY LEADER HAD
ORIGINALLY SET A FOUR-YEAR TRANSITION PERIOD. BUT PRESSURE FROM
WESTERN GOVERNMENTS FORCED HIM TO REDUCE THE PERIOD TO ONLY TWO
YEARS.
CAPTAIN JAMMEH HAS PROMISED TO LIFT A BAN ON POLITICAL PARTIES
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REFERENDUM. BUT WITH PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTIONS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 11TH, THAT WOULD GIVE THE
PARTIES LITTLE TIME TO PREPARE. THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION IS
ALREADY CALLING FOR A POSTPONEMENT OF THE BALLOTING. (SIGNED)
NEB/WPM/PCF/CF
09-Aug-96 10:29 AM EDT (1429 UTC)
NNNN
Source: Voice of America
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DATE=8/8/96
TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT
NUMBER=2-201444
TITLE=GAMBIA / REFERENDUM (L-ONLY)
BYLINE=PURNELL MURDOCK
DATELINE=ABIDJAN
CONTENT=
VOICED AT:
INTRO: CITIZENS OF GAMBIA ARE VOTING ON A NEW CONSTITUTION,
AIMED AT RESTORING DEMOCRACY IN THE WEST AFRICAN NATION FOLLOWING
TWO YEARS OF MILITARY RULE. V-O-A WEST AFRICA CORRESPONDENT
PURNELL MURDOCK REPORTS THE HUMAN RIGHTS GROUP AMNESTY
INTERNATIONAL SAID IT BELIEVES SOME PROVISIONS IN THE PROPOSED
CONSTITUTION THREATEN HUMAN RIGHTS.
TEXT: ELECTORAL OFFICIALS SAID VOTER TURNOUT WAS HEAVY AT
POLLING STATIONS IN THE CAPITAL, BANJUL, AND IN THE PROVINCES AS
GAMBIANS CAST THEIR DECISION ON A NEW CONSTITUTION FOR THEIR
COUNTRY.
MILITARY RULER YAHYA JAMMEH SAID THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION WOULD
PROVIDE GENUINE DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE BY SETTING UP CHECKS
AND BALANCES TO KEEP THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE FOR ITS ACTIONS.
BUT THE LONDON-BASED GROUP AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL WARNED THAT SOME
PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION THREATEN HUMAN RIGHTS.
AMNESTY SAID THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION GRANTS THE RULING MILITARY
GOVERNMENT TOTAL IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION, EVEN IF ALLEGED ACTS
ARE UNLAWFUL. IT PERMITS FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS -- SUCH AS
FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST -- TO BE DISCARDED DURING A STATE
OF PUBLIC EMERGENCY. BUT IT SETS NO LIMITS FOR WHAT CAN BE
CONSIDERED SUCH AN EMERGENCY.
AMNESTY SAID THIS MAKES HUMAN RIGHTS VULNERABLE TO THE DISCRETION
OF FUTURE GOVERNMENTS. THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION ALSO RETAINS
THE DEATH PENALTY.
THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION CALLS FOR A
PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM IN WHICH THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CAN DISMISS
BOTH THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PRESIDENT BY A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY
VOTE. THE CONSTITUTION ALSO PROVIDES FOR A SPECIAL COURT TO
FIGHT CORRUPTION, AND PROHIBITS ANYONE SACKED FOR CORRUPTION FROM
RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
REGARDING THE PRESIDENCY, THE CONSTITUTION SETS NO LIMITS ON
THE NUMBER OF TIMES A PERSON CAN RUN FOR HIGH OFFICE. BUT IT
DOES SET AN AGE LIMIT BETWEEN 30 AND 65.
THE PROVISIONS EFFECTIVELY BAR POLITICAL LEADERS FROM THE
PREVIOUS CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT FROM COMPETING FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
OUSTED PRESIDENT DAWDA JAWARA, AT 72 YEARS OF AGE, WOULD BE TOO
OLD TO QUALIFY. AND MANY OF THE POLITICAL LUMINARIES OF THE
PREVIOUS CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT, MORE THAN 30 OF WHOM ARE STILL IN
PRISON ON CORRUPTION CHARGES, WILL ALSO BE INELIGIBLE.
CAPTAIN JAMMEH STAGED A BLOODLESS COUP IN JULY, 1994, CLAIMING HE
WANTED TO RID GAMBIA OF THE CORRUPT GOVERNMENT THAT RULED THE
SMALL WEST AFRICAN NATION FOR 30 YEARS SINCE INDEPENDENCE FROM
BRITAIN.
THE MILITARY RULER PROMISED TO RESTORE CIVILIAN RULE IN FOUR
YEARS. BUT PRESSURE FROM WESTERN GOVERNMENTS FORCED THE LEADER
TO CUT THE TRANSITION PERIOD TO TWO YEARS.
ALTHOUGH CAPTAIN JAMMEH HAS NOT PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED INTENTIONS
TO RUN FOR THE PRESIDENCY, HE WOULD BE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE
PROPOSED CONSTITUTION'S AGE REQUIREMENT.
CAPTAIN JAMMEH HAS PROMISED TO END A BAN ON POLITICAL PARTIES
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THURSDAY'S REFERENDUM AND TO HOLD PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTIONS ON SEPTEMBER 11TH. THE NATION'S ELECTORAL COMMISSION
IS RECOMMENDING THE PRESIDENTIAL POLL BE POSTPONED FOR SEVERAL
MONTHS AFTER THE PARTY BAN IS ENDED, TO ALLOW POLITICAL GROUPS
MORE TIME TO ORGANIZE.
GENERAL ELECTIONS ARE SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 11TH. (SIGNED)
NEB/WPM/JWH/MMK
08-Aug-96 11:35 AM EDT (1535 UTC)
NNNN
Source: Voice of America
..
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A. TOURAY.
at137@columbia.edu
abdou@cs.columbia.edu
abdou@touchscreen.com
(212) 749-7971
MY URL's ON THE WWW= http://www.cc.columbia.edu/~at137
http://www.psl.cs.columbia.edu/~abdou
A FINITE IN A LAND OF INFINITY.
SEEKING BUT THE REACHABLE.
I WANDER AND I WONDER.
ALL RESPITE IS FINAL.
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Date: Fri, 9 Aug 1996 13:07:52 -0400 (EDT)
From: at137@columbia.edu
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: cnet clip, Gambian voters set to approve new cons [ 52] Reuter / Pap Saine
Message-ID: <199608091707.NAA08598@parev.cc.columbia.edu>
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From: C-reuters@clari.net (Reuter / Pap Saine)
Newsgroups: clari.world.africa.western,clari.world.gov.politics
Subject: Gambian voters set to approve new constitution
Keywords: urgent
Organization: Copyright 1996 by Reuters
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Date: Fri, 9 Aug 1996 3:10:24 PDT
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ACategory: international
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Note: (Updates with more results)
Xref: news.columbia.edu clari.world.africa.western:2686 clari.world.gov.politics:10885
BANJUL, Aug 9 (Reuter) - Partial results on Friday from
Gambia's constitutional referendum indicated voters had given
army ruler Captain Yahya Jammeh the mandate to hold elections in
which he is widely expected to be the main candidate.
With results in from 30 of the country's 41 constituencies,
Thursday's vote was 70 percent in favour of the draft
constitution, which replaces the 1970 law suspended by Jammeh
when he seized power in July 1994.
Results broadcast on national radio and television showed a
massive 87 percent turnout of the West African country's 447,000
registered voters. Five constituencies had so far voted against.
Jammeh has promised to lift the ban on political parties
after the referendum, giving them just a month to prepare for
presidential elections on September 11.
The 31-year-old leader has not made his intentions clear but
is widely expected to run for the presidency and to transform
his July 22 Movement into a political party. Parliamentary
elections are set for December 11.
Sierra Leone, another former British colony in West Africa,
made a successful transition from military to civilian rule
after elections in February and March.
The transition is less smooth in French-speaking Niger,
where General Ibrahim Bare Mainassara, under pressure from
donors to organise elections, insisted on an early date despite
protests from the electoral commission that nothing was ready.
In the middle of last month's chaotic elections, he
dissolved the commission and replaced it with his own nominees,
who declared him the winner.
Gambian politicians and lawyers have criticised some
provisions in the constitution saying age and residency
conditions for candidates would prevent many of Jammeh's
opponents running for office.
Like the 1970 constitution, the draft sets no limit on the
number of terms a president may serve.
Jammeh overthrew Sir Dawda Jawara, who had been head of
state since independence from Britain in 1965, saying he wanted
to end corruption and inefficiency.
He initially proposed a 4 1/2 year transition period but
shortened it under pressure from foreign donors.
His frequent sackings of ministers and other officials and
arrests and expulsions of journalists have attracted criticism,
but he has also embarked on an ambitious infrastructure
programme, building schools, health centres, a new airport
terminal and a $1.5 million commemorative arch in Banjul.
Gambia's economy is based on groundnuts and on income from
tourists lured by its palm-fringed Atlantic beaches.
Tourist revenues fell sharply after the coup when many
European countries advised against visiting Gambia but the
government said last month it was hoping for a 75 percent rise
in arrivals this year.
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Date: Sat, 10 Aug 1996 00:55:58 -0400
From: SillahB@aol.com
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: Nigeria
Message-ID: <960810005557_453089813@emout13.mail.aol.com>
Brian,
As I was watching Nigeria beat Argentina on the stands between the hedges in
Athens' Sanford Stadium, it made me a very proud African. Being a former
intercollegiate soccer player myself I understand why people think African
football will never get on the global map...can't play together, lack of
technical development etc, etc...and most of these are true. Nigeria was
performing against all these odds by dismantling Mexico, then Brazil and then
Argentina in one week...by the way no country has ever beaten these three
American powers of football combined in less than a week. To me this was my
highlight of the '96 games, and the lowpoint was when the Ghanaian 4x100
relay team was booted in the fianals without any apparent explanation..thanks
NBC. Overall, I think Africa as a continent did superbly well.
OK, about my "irresponsible" statements I made concerning Latjorr Ndow's
efforts with the National Troup according to your "charge," his excellency
Tombong Saidy. Well, Tom I was not trying to be "irresponsible," I was trying
to remind everyone what foreign missions are for such as the Gambia Embassies
or the Nigerian Embassies with a tip of the hat for Latjorr...if this is
being irresponsible SO BE IT...Peace BS
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Date: Sat, 10 Aug 1996 01:36:38 -0400
From: SillahB@aol.com
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: New member
Message-ID: <960810013638_453107440@emout13.mail.aol.com>
Mats..
Well I live in Atlanta and I do know Lamin Jammeh(no relation to Yaya), and
his uncle Mr Bittaye, I will send your greetings!
I can't but totally agree with you on your comments about the situation in
Banjul, well Gambia. I know people are scared to death to talk, and the
neo-nepotism and the neo-tribalism that is taking shape at home makes you
wonder if this is another Liberia or Burundi in the making....may God
forbid..Amen >>>BS
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Date: Sat, 10 Aug 1996 01:44:58 -0400
From: SillahB@aol.com
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: HI
Message-ID: <960810014457_453109593@emout12.mail.aol.com>
Go on sistersoldier................get emm..I dont know u but I love that
intro..Peace Baboucarr Sillah in Hotlanta, Olympic City, tell Juan Antonio
Samarach to kiss our grits'''''''''''''''''if this is not the best Olympics
ever well minus NBC...
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Date: Sat, 10 Aug 1996 14:36:20 +0100
From: Mats Danielsson <mats.danielsson@mbox300.swipnet.se>
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: New member
Message-ID: <320C9052.3CD7@mbox300.swipnet.se>
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It's a small world...and yes, the correct name of the uncle is Ablie
Bittaye and nothing else.
We are finally united again (Awa came yesterday) and that is really the
way it should be; you can't take away a part of a working engine..
Best of luck
Mats & Awa
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Date: 10 Aug 1996 20:07:42 GMT
From: momodou@inform-bbs.dk (Momodou Camara)
To: gambia-l@u.washington.edu
Subject: From PANA
Message-ID: <131071.66683437@inform-bbs.dk>
Panafrican News Agency. B.P. 4056, Dakar, Senegal.
Tel: (221) 24-13-95 | Fax: (221) 24-13-90 | E-mail:
quoiset@sonatel.senet.net
10 Aug 96 - Libya-Gambia
Jammeh Commends Kadhafi's Support
TRIPOLI, Libya (PANA) - Libyan leader, Col. Moammar Kadhafi, on Friday in
Tripoli, received Gambian vice-president
and defence minister, Capt. Edward Singateh, who was carrying a message from
Yahya Jammeh, the Gambian head of state.
Libyan television said Jammeh in the message, commended the Libyan leader's
role in strengthening the struggle of African
peoples for freedom and independence.
He also stressed the importance Gambia attaches to the development of
relations with Libya in all fields.
Relations between Libya and Gambia have significantly improved since the
Gambian military took power on July 22, 1994,
ending the long reign of president Dawda Jawara.
AFRICA NEWS Home Page | AFRICA NEWS CENTRAL | The Nando
Times
.......................................................................................
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