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Opposition and Civil Society Groups Call for Audit After Reports of Underage Voter Registration
By Seedy JobeA coalition of opposition parties and civil society organizations has called for an immediate and comprehensive audit of the country’s voter register, citing what it described as “alarming irregularities,” including!-->!-->!-->…
Opposition Groups in Gambia Advance Coalition Talks, Form Task Force
By Seedy Jobe
Opposition parties, political movements, and civil society groups on Saturday moved a step closer toward a potential electoral alliance, agreeing to establish a task force to draft the framework for a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Real Causes Of High Fish Prices In The Gambia
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Gambia For All
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo
The Minister of Fisheries, Musa Drammeh, was recently quoted in the press attributing high fish prices to fuel costs. He also claimed that the lack of a fish!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Kemo Bojang Says UMC Could Win Independently
Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson of UMC
By Fatou Sillah
Kemo Bojang, the spokesperson for the United Movement for Change (UMC), has said the United Democratic Party (UDP) does not have sufficient support on its own to win!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Darboe Says Gambians Are Ready for Change, Vows Tough Anti-Corruption Drive if Elected
ANM Ousainu Darboe, United Democratic Party
By Seedy Jobe
ANM Ousainu Darboe, the leader of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), said Friday that public frustration with the country’s leadership had reached!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Kemo Bojang Says UMC Congress Will Proceed Despite IEC Warning
Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change
By Fatou Sillah
The spokesperson of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), Kemo Bojang, has stated that the movement will proceed with its plans to register as a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…