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Transport Minister Criticizes Opposition, Defends Infrastructure Strategy
Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia’s Minister of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, has criticized some opposition figures, accusing them of lacking a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Information Minister Accuses KMC Mayor of Neglecting Duties for Politics
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia’s information minister on Tuesday accused the mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council of neglecting his official!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UMC Spokesperson Rejects Ruling Party Criticism of Opposition Coalition Talks
Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson, UMC
By Makutu Manneh
The spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), Kemo Bojang, has dismissed remarks by Seedy Njie, the deputy spokesperson of the ruling National People’s Party, who described!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…