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Information Minister Questions Neutrality of Apex Initiative
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay
By Makutu Manneh
The information minister, Ismaila Ceesay, has cast doubt on the political neutrality of Apex Initiative, a group seeking to rally opposition parties into a coalition ahead of the Dec. 5!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
President Barrow to Deliver State of the Nation Address on March 26
President Adama Barrow
By Fatou Sillah
President Adama Barrow is scheduled to deliver his State of the Nation Address on March 26, 2026, during the first ordinary session of the 2026 legislative year of the National Assembly.
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N.D.P. Questions Electoral Commission’s Neutrality in Party Registration Process
By Seedy Jobe
The National Democratic Party has raised concerns about the conduct of The Gambia’s electoral authorities during its ongoing registration process, warning that public confidence in the system depends not!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“Without a Strong Rule of Law and a Credible Fight Against Corruption, Democratic Gains Remain…
MC Cham Jr. Business Councillor at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC)
By Seedy Jobe
A senior official of the Unite Movement for Change and business councilor at the Kanifing Municipal Council, MC Cham Jr., has cautioned that The!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“Gambia’s Current Situation Is Alarming,” Says Hagi Suwaneh
Hagi Suwaneh, National Youth President of the United Democratic Party
By Seedy Jobe
The national youth president of the United Democratic Party, Hagi Suwaneh, has sharply criticized the administration of Adama Barrow,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Lamin Touray Claims NDP Gaining Secret Support from Within Government and NPP
Lamin Touray
By Makutu Manneh
A senior member of the National Democratic Party, a breakaway faction from the National People’s Party, said this week that his party’s push to unseat President Adama Barrow is quietly supported by!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…