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UGF Leader Calls for Accountability and “New Direction” Ahead of 2026 Presidential Elections
Bakary K. Badjie
By Seedy Jobe
The United Gambian Front (UGF) has urged citizens to prepare for the 2026 presidential elections, citing ongoing economic challenges and governance concerns. The party’s leader, Hon. Bakary K.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
GDC Leader Kandeh Accuses NPP of Registering 3,343 Foreigners, Urges IEC Probe
Hon. Mama Kandeh, Party Leader and Secretary General of the GDC
By Makutu Manneh
Mama Kandeh, leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has accused the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) of facilitating the registration of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The OMVG Project and Our Energy Crisis
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Gambia For All
Dr. Ousman Gajigo
You may have heard quite a bit about the OMVG energy project recently. You may even have seen the major transmission lines built as part of it. You may also have heard the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
PPP Flagbearer Sawo Criticizes Minister Ceesay’s Consistency
Saikou Sawo, the flagbearer of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP)
By Makutu Manneh
Saikou Sawo, the flagbearer of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), has sharply criticized Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
GDC Leader Claims NPP Lacks Independent Political Base
Mama Kandeh, Party Leader of GDC
By Makutu Manneh
Mama Kandeh, leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has challenged President Adama Barrow to contest elections without coalition support, asserting that the president’s!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Upper Saloum NAM Says NRP’s Support for Barrow Stronger Ahead of 2026 Polls
Alhagie Mbowe, National Assembly Member for Upper Saloum
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly Member for Upper Saloum, Hon. Alhagie Mbowe, has reaffirmed that the National Reconciliation Party’s (NRP) support for President Adama!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…