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Alhaji Mamadi Kurang Responds to Flagbearership Criticism
Mamadi Kurang
By Seedy Jobe
Alhaji Mamadi Kurang has responded to public criticism surrounding his departure from the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) to the United Democratic Party…
UDP Leader Accuses Barrow Government of Wasteful Spending, Vows Development-Focused Agenda
Ousainu Darboe, the leader of the United Democratic Party
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainu Darboe, the leader of the United Democratic Party, sharply criticized President Adama Barrow’s administration on Saturday, accusing it…
Darboe Warns Rice Prices Could Reach D5,000 if Barrow Is Re-elected
ANM Ousainu Darboe speaking at a rally
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainu Darboe, the leader of the opposition United Democratic Party, warned that the price of a bag of rice could rise to D5,000 if President Adama Barrow secures…
Mai Hamed Fatty Dismisses Third-Term Concerns, Citing Constitutional Rights
Mai Hamed Fatty, leader of the Gambia Moral Congress
By Seedy Jobe
Mai Hamed Fatty, leader of the Gambia Moral Congress and the coordinator of the National People’s Party–led alliance, has pushed back against…
UDP Leader Slams Pay Hikes for Senior Officials While Groundnut Prices Stagnate
Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has sharply criticized the government for raising salaries of senior officials while…
NA Whole House Committee Endorses Salaries and Pension Amendment Bill Without Changes
Seedy Njie, Deputy Speaker
By Makutu Manneh
The National Assembly’s Whole House Committee on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, adopted the National Assembly Salaries and Pension (Amendment) Bill, 2025, advancing a…