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Gambia’s Political Tent Grows Wider as Electoral Commission Clears Two New Parties to Compete
Joseph Colley, Chairman, IEC
By Makutu Manneh
The Independent Electoral Commission formally welcomed two new political parties into the country's democratic fold on Wednesday, bringing the total number of registered parties in The…
Majority Leader Predicts Barrow Victory in 2026 Election, Urges Peaceful Campaign
Billay G. Tunkara, Majority Leader of the National Assembly
By Fatou Sillah
The Majority Leader of The Gambia's National Assembly, Billay G. Tunkara, on Wednesday expressed confidence that President Adama Barrow would win the…
Old Yundum Lawmaker Calls for Crackdown on Use of Foreign Currencies in Domestic Transactions
Abdoulie Ceesay, National Assembly Member for Old Yundum
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly Member for Old Yundum, Abdoulie Ceesay, has called for stricter enforcement of laws governing legal tender in The Gambia, urging…
Minister Ceesay Says President Barrow Has Exceeded Expectations of His Mandate
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services
By Makutu Manneh
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, has said President Adama Barrow has surpassed the…
Information Minister Says Gambia Would Regret Replacing Barrow Government With ‘Unprepared’…
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Information Minister
By Makutu Manneh
Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay has warned that The Gambia would make its "biggest mistake" by voting the Barrow administration out…
IEC Approves UNITE’s Application To Become A Political Party
Mayor Talib Bensouda, KMC
Staff Writer
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has approved the application of the United Movement for Change (UMC) to register as a political party under the name UNITE, the commission…