Ousman,

Point well-taken. It would be helpful if Tombong could supply us uncensored
news about the Gambia, or even speak for the govt. But, considering the main
gamble in the country is betting on who will be Yaya's next Scape Goat, I
don't blame the guy for doing only what Yaya likes. Remember, there aren't
many employment choices in the Gambia. In Tombong's shoes, I might do the
same thing.

Saul.


>From: Ousman Bojang <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
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>Subject: Re: To Tombong  on  A .Bah Re: THE STATE OF THE WORLD'S CHILDREN
>            2000
>Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 21:52:29 EST
>
>Saul,
>I think one thing that need to be put into perspective here is how much
>infant mortality is reported. Gambia is one of the few countries in the sub
>region with a very good primary health care system and does not report a
>lot
>of the infant mortality. I am sure if the percentage of population that
>even
>gets prenatal care is taken in to consideration, our good standing might
>drop.
>Of course there are some good things that goes on in the Gambia just as you
>pointed out, but the Government only reports what is favorable. Tombong and
>CO are yet to react to the news that the most recent self claimed Young
>west
>African Journalists award to President Jammeh since it was proven to be
>false. It is such things why the government's credibility is most of the
>time
>questionable.
>
>
>Ousman Bojang.
>
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