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PDOIS Calls for Abolition of Nominated Seats in Gambian Parliament
Suwaibou Touray, National Assembly Member for Wuli East
By Fatou Sillah
The secretary general of the opposition party PDOIS, Suwaibou Touray, has called for the abolition of nominated seats in The Gambia’s National Assembly,…
PDOIS SG Says Party’s Production Model Is Key to Fixing Gambia’s Economy
Suwaibou Touray, Secretary General of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS)
By Fatou Sillah
Suwaibou Touray, the secretary general of the opposition PDOIS, has said the party believes it alone…
Mayor Bensouda Warns Barrow Re-election Could Erode Democratic Gains in The Gambia.
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council
By Fatou Sillah
The mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council and co-founder of the Unite Movement for Change, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has warned that a potential second term for…
IEC Unveils Digital Tools to Improve Transparency and Voter Access
Demba Jallow, IEC voter education and training officer
By Makutu Manneh
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is preparing to introduce a suite of digital and public-facing tools aimed at strengthening transparency and improving…
Saikou Sawo Calls for Opposition Unity Ahead of Presidential Election
Saikou Sawo, presidential candidate of the People’s Progressive Party
By Fatou Sillah
Saikou Sawo, presidential candidate of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), has emphasized that no single political party can secure electoral…
Mayor Bensouda Calls for Issue-Based Politics Ahead of December 5 Elections
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council
By Fatou Sillah
The Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and co-founder of the Unite Movement for Change, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has urged Gambians to reject tribal and…