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IEC Defends Transparency Amid Concerns Over Public Trust Ahead of 2026 Election
Pa Makan Khan, IEC's Director of Communications
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia's Independent Electoral Commission has acknowledged concerns about public confidence in the institution but says it is strengthening transparency, stakeholder…
UNITE Youth President Says PPP’s Alliance With UDP Unlikely to Shift Political Landscape
Tobaski Sibi, National Youth President of UNITE Party
By Fatou Sillah
The National Youth President of the UNITE Party, Tobaski Sibi, has downplayed the political significance of the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) decision to…
BAC Chairman Raises Concerns Over Voter Register, Calls for Greater IEC Transparency
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council
By Seedy Jobe
Brikama Area Council Chairman Yankuba Darboe has urged the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to publish what he described as a complete and transparent voter…
Political Analyst Juwara Says Opposition Coalition Stalled by Disagreements Over Flagbearer
Lamin Juwara, a political analyst
By Makutu Manneh
Lamin Juwara, a political analyst, said the opposition coalition's efforts to unite ahead of The Gambia's presidential election have stalled because of disagreements over the…
Dr. Ceesay Says He Never Called President Barrow ‘Clueless’
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Information Minister
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, The Gambia's minister of information, media, and broadcasting services, said in a radio interview that he never described President Adama Barrow as…
Biran Gai Says NPP’s Strongest Electoral Advantage Would Be a Divided Opposition
Biran Gai
By Fatou Sillah
Political scientist Biran Gai says the National People's Party (NPP) would benefit most from a fragmented opposition in the 2026 presidential election, arguing that The Gambia's electoral history shows…