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Darboe Says Mayor Bensouda’s Move Took Him by Surprise
Ousainu Darboe, Party Leader, UDP
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainu Darboe, the leader and flag-bearer of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has expressed surprise at recent actions by Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, stating that he did not…
Darboe Warns: “Barrow Could Be Worse Than Jammeh—He’s Just Testing the Waters”
Ousainu Darboe, UDP Party Leader
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has cautioned that President Adama Barrow could turn out to be worse than former President Yahya Jammeh, saying the…
Gambia Adds Two New Political Parties, Bringing Total to 22
IEC officials
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia’s political landscape grew more crowded on Thursday, as the country’s Independent Electoral Commission announced the registration of two additional parties — the Gambian People’s Advancement…
President Barrow Defends Development Record, Criticizes Detractors
President Adama Barrow
By Fatou Sillah
President Adama Barrow has dismissed criticism of his administration’s performance, describing claims that his government has not delivered on development as “baseless.”
Speaking on Sunday at…
Over 800 Opposition Supporters Reportedly Defect to NPP Ahead of 2026 Elections
By Fatou Sillah
More than 800 supporters from various political parties, including the United Democratic Party (UDP), PDOIS, Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), APP Sobeya, and others, have reportedly defected to President Adama…
Dr. Ceesay Accuses UDP of Plagiarizing Citizens’ Alliance 10-Point Plan
Dr. Ceesay and ANM Ousainu Darboe
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, has accused the United Democratic Party (UDP) of copying elements of the Citizens’ Alliance (CA)…