yes He did go to the Gambia but on a personal basis for the independence celebrations when his dad was preparing him for this job he now has. Jawara was president then . my kids were in middle /Junior school then - I guess your primary/secondary. here in the good old us of a.
Let us see if he keeps his promise . all I can say now is lets us wait and see
Habib
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>Jabou and Habib,
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>Let's give him the benefit of the doubt. About his lack of visit to
>Africa,
>this is his 2nd year in office. So a visit is still possible.
>Besides, while
>I agree that the symbolism of a visit is important, his pledge and
>if/when
>it is carried out, would benefit the continent a lot more.
>
>Ousman
>ps. he did visit the Gambia in 1990. I remember being really bummed
>out
>because I didn't take part in the march. Yes, back in the
>primary/high
>school days, those little things were important. :)
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