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National Assembly Approves Committee to Track Government Promises
National Assembly Chambers
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly on Tuesday approved the creation of a new oversight body aimed at tracking promises made by government officials, a move lawmakers said would strengthen accountability…
Opposition Coalition to Name Presidential Candidate by July 11
By Makutu Manneh
The chairman of the Coalition Taskforce Mediation Committee (CTMC), Professor Yerro Mballow, has announced that the opposition coalition will name its presidential candidate for the December 5, 2026, general…
All Opposition Groups Engaged in Coalition Talks Except PDOIS, Says Taskforce Chairman
Professor Yerro Mballow, Chairman of the Coalition Taskforce Mediation Committee (CTMC)
By Makutu Manneh
Professor Yerro Mballow, Chairman of the Coalition Taskforce Mediation Committee (CTMC), the body spearheading opposition…
Ahmad Gitteh Rejects Claims of Presidential Indifference Over Electricity Crisis
Ahmad Gitteh, Senior adviser to The Gambia’s Ministry of Digital Economy
By Makutu Manneh
Ahmad Gitteh, Special Adviser to the Minister of Digital Economy, has rejected allegations that President Adama Barrow lacked empathy…
CTMC Concludes 7th Strategic Session and Opens Flagbearer Nominations Ahead of 2026 Presidential…
By Seedy Jobe
The Coalition Taskforce Mediation Committee (CTMC) has concluded its 7th Strategic Session at the Baobab Hotel and formally launched the nomination process for a Coalition Flagbearer ahead of the December 5th, 2026…
Bensouda: Parties Strong Enough to Win Alone Have No Reason to Seek Coalition
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council
By Fatou Sillah
Unite Movement for Change (UMC) leader and Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, says political parties with sufficient electoral strength…