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Three Gambian Opposition Parties Form Alliance Ahead of 2026 Presidential Vote
By Makutu Manneh
Three opposition parties in The Gambia have formed a new political alliance ahead of the country’s 2026 presidential election, describing the move as an effort to unify their platforms and strengthen…
Fisheries Minister Accuses UDP of Entering Coalition Talks Out of Desperation
Musa Drammeh, Minister of Fisheries, Water Resources, and National Assembly Matters
By Makutu Manneh
Musa Drammeh, Minister of Fisheries, Water Resources, and National Assembly Matters, has leveled sharp criticism at the United…
Seedy Njie Calls Opposition Coalition Talks a “Fatal Venture”
Seedy Njie, Deputy Spokesperson of the National People's Party
By Makutu Manneh
Seedy Njie, Deputy Spokesperson of the ruling National People's Party (NPP) and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, has sharply…
UGF Leader Calls on APRC Alliance and No To Alliance to Unite Ahead of Elections
By Seedy Jobe
Bakary K. Badjie, National Assembly Member for Foni Bintang Karanai and leader of the United Gambian Front (UGF), has called on both the APRC Alliance and the No To Alliance movement to join his party in…
Ousainu Darboe Says UDP Split from President Barrow Over Alliance with APRC
ANM Ousainu Darboe, United Democratic Party
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has said the party’s break with President Adama Barrow stemmed from the president's decision to align…
Coalition Task Force Concludes Third Strategic Session, Adopts Code of Conduct, and Begins Drafting…
By Seedy Jobe
A coalition of 15 opposition political parties, movements, and civil society organizations concluded its third strategic session on Saturday, May 2, 2026, adopting key governance frameworks as part of efforts…