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President Adama Barrow Alleges Spiritual Interference in Road Projects
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow said on Saturday that some of his political opponents are attempting to obstruct his government’s road construction efforts through spiritual means, suggesting that the…
UMC President Says Youth Support Will Propel Bensouda to Victory in 2026
Ebrima Dibba, National President of the Unite Movement for Change
By Fatou Sillah
The National President of the Unite Movement for Change, Ebrima Dibba, said on Saturday that young voters will be decisive in delivering a presidential…
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda Declares UMC ‘Largest Political Party’ Six Months After Formation
Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Fatou Sillah
The mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has declared his party the largest political force in The Gambia, just six…
Mayor Bensouda Says Internal Divisions and “Destroyers” in UDP Led to His Exit
Mayor Talib Bensouda, KMC
By Fatou Sillah
The Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has said that internal tensions and factionalism within the United Democratic Party (UDP) played a decisive role in his…
Kemo Bojang Says UMC Aims to End Decades of Poverty and Corruption in The Gambia
By Makutu Manneh
Kemo Bojang, the newly elected Deputy Party Leader for Political and Media Affairs of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), has said the party intends to bring an end to what he described as more than six decades…
A Partisan in President’s Clothing
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Gambia For All
Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Eventually, Adama Barrow broke his silence over Seedy Njie's despicable words and behavior. But it would probably have been better to remain quiet and let people speculate about his…