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Gambia Navy Rescues 60 Suspected Irregular Migrants Off Bunyadu
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Navy rescued 60 suspected irregular migrants on Tuesday after intercepting a distressed boat off the coast of Bunyadu, the Gambia Armed Forces said.
In a statement, the military said naval…
UDP’s Saho Warns Journalists Could Be First Targets if Opposition Fails to Unseat Barrow
Sulayman Saho, United Democratic Party’s (UDP) National Organizing Secretary
By Makutu Manneh
Sulayman Saho, the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) National Organizing Secretary and National Assembly Member for Central Badibou,…
Nyang Njie Says Gambian Politics Has Drifted From Public Service to Personal Interests
Nyang Njie
By Fatou Sillah
Political analyst and commentator Nyang Njie has argued that Gambian politics has increasingly shifted away from its traditional focus on public service, with some political actors now driven…
Nyang Njie Says Jammeh-Era Narratives Continue to Haunt UDP’s Public Image
Nyang Njie, Political Analyst & Commentator
By Fatou Sillah
Political analyst and commentator Nyang Njie has described the United Democratic Party (UDP) as one of The Gambia's most consistent opposition parties, arguing that…
Gambia for Term Limits Urges President Barrow to Step Aside After Two Terms
By Seedy Jobe
The civic movement Gambia for Term Limits (GFTL) on Saturday called on President Adama Barrow to respect a two-term limit on the presidency, urging Gambians to oppose any attempt by him to seek another…
Gajigo Wants Barrow Out but Says Opposition Needs a New Standard-Bearer
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, a senior member of the Gambia For All (GFA), said he supports political change in The Gambia but would prefer the opposition to field a presidential candidate other than United…