The Sankandi incident is 126 years this June 14th, 2026: The massacre at Dumbuto seven months later deserves at least a mentioning in our historical discourse
Students of Gambian history are very familiar with one of the greatest revolts against colonial rule in the Gambia at Sankandi, in Kiang. By far, the only incident I know of that the people rose against the colonial administration and killed two Commissioners in the persons of Sitwell and Silva. No other incident had that […]
6/12/2026 3:07:00 AM