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Gambia Elections 2026
Barrow: BAC Fixates on Arguments, Won’t Build Brufut Market—But I Will
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has criticized the Brikama Area Council, accusing it of focusing on arguments rather than development, and told residents of Brufut that his government would take responsibility for…
APeX Says APP Sobeyaa Withdrew 12 Hours Before Final Coalition Negotiations
Essa Faal, leader of APP-Sobeyaa
By Staff Writer
APeX, the body brokering coalition negotiations among Gambian opposition parties, has confirmed that the APP Sobeyaa party withdrew from the talks roughly 12 hours before a…
Sources: Essa Faal in Talks With NPP Over Possible 2026 Alliance
Essa Faal, APP-Sobeyaa
By Fatou Touray
Essa Mbye Faal, the APP-Sobeyaa presidential candidate, is in talks with President Adama Barrow’s National People’s Party over a possible political alliance ahead of the Dec. 5…
Dr. Gajigo Blames Central Government for Challenges Facing Municipalities
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist and politician
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, an economist and politician, has defended Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda against criticism over the condition of markets…
NDP Leader Kebba Madi Bojang Says Ruling NPP Is Seeking His Return
Kebba Madi Bojang, NDP
By Makutu Manneh
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party, says the ruling National People’s Party is trying to persuade him to return to its ranks, even as other opposition…
NCCE Calls on Political Leaders to Condemn Hate Speech and Ethnic Rhetoric
By Fatou Sillah
The National Council for Civic Education has urged political leaders and parties to publicly denounce hate speech, ethnic rhetoric, and inflammatory remarks, warning that increasingly divisive public…
NDP Leader Says Police Questioning Over Fertilizer Distribution Was Politically Motivated
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party
By Makutu Manneh
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party, has described his questioning by the police and the Ministry of Agriculture over his distribution…
Dr. Gajigo Says Talib Bensouda Represents the Change Gambia Needs
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist and politician
By Fatou Sillah
Economist and politician Dr. Ousman Gajigo has explained his decision to back UNITE presidential candidate Talib Bensouda, saying he believes Bensouda…
National Youth Parliament Urges Young Gambians to Reject Violence Ahead of 2026 Election
By Fatou Sillah
The National Youth Parliament opened its first ordinary session of the 2026 legislative year with an appeal to young Gambians to reject political violence, misinformation, and divisive rhetoric as the country…
Darboe Promises Better Support for Teachers, Nurses, and Security Personnel
ANM Ousainu Darboe, Leader, United Democratic Party
By Fatou Sillah
Ousainou Darboe, the leader and presidential candidate of the United Democratic Party, has pledged to improve working conditions and expand financial support…