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Old Yundum Lawmaker Defends Barrow, Says No Government Can Eliminate All National Challenges…
Abdoulie Ceesay, Chairperson of the Committee
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly Member for Old Yundum Constituency and Deputy Majority Leader, Abdoulie Ceesay, said no government can completely eliminate the complex challenges…
Bensouda Says Barrow’s Leadership Is Failing The Gambia
Mayor Bensouda.... photo credit: The Alkamba Times
By Makutu Manneh
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the leader of the UNITE Party and mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council, criticized President Adama Barrow's administration on Friday,…
Bensouda Tells Seattle Supporters UNITE Seeks to Rebuild Governance and National Unity
Mayor Talib Bensouda, Party Leader UNITE in Seattle
By Makutu Manneh
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of the UNITE Party, told Gambians in Seattle on Friday that his party was established…
Old Yundum Lawmaker Abdoulie Ceesay Announces Bid for Third Term
Abdoulie Ceesay, Chairperson of the Committee
By Fatou Sillah
Abdoulie Ceesay, the National Assembly member for Old Yundum Constituency and the Deputy Majority Leader, has announced that he will seek a third term in Parliament,…
Coalition 2026 Negotiations Strained After PPP Backs UDP-Led Alliance
By Fatou Sillah
Tensions have emerged within Coalition 2026 after the People's Progressive Party (PPP) publicly declared its support for a coalition led by the United Democratic Party (UDP), exposing divisions over how the…
UDP Deputy Leader Urges Opposition Parties to Back Darboe-Led Coalition Ahead of 2026 Election
Aji Yam Secka, Deputy Party Leader, UDP
By Fatou Sillah
Aji Yam Secka, the deputy party leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has called on opposition parties to unite behind a coalition led by veteran opposition leader…