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Local Customs: Respect to the chief
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    • We visited Kotu township at the same time as President Jammeh was showing off power station to other African leaders. The power station dominates the township yet most of the townsfolk can't afford to get connected. Nonetheless, they made the president's visit as an excuse for a party and turned out in their best. We made the mistake of making a joke about that huge cannon that follows Mr. Jammeh around, everyone thought it disrespectful. Lucas wouldn't have a word said against him, as Mr. Jammeh is a Jola like him, the loyalty to the tribal chief is still very strong. Most of the Mandinka we spoke to didn't speak so highly of their president.

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    MARYCALDER Sun Dec 30, 2007 09:13 UTC
     THIS ADVICE IS ONLY USEFUL IF YOU DON'T MIND BEING HASSLED AND YOU'VE BEEN TO AFRICAN COUNTRIES BEFORE.    		Caryntay Sun Sep 21, 2003 19:21 UTC
     lovely page. I adore this country and the people. Sorry about your friend, it happens.
    buket Sun Jun 29, 2003 15:32 UTC
     Nice and informative pages. Thanks for sharing...    		jigeen Wed Jun 11, 2003 12:09 UTC
     very nice page, really. Your comments show the love you have for The Gambia, just like me. I'll be back soon!
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