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Gambia Elections 2026
WCR Governor Urges Kombo Residents to Back Barrow, Citing Development Projects
Ousman Bojang, Governor, West Coast Region
By Makutu Manneh
Ousman Bojang, the governor of the West Coast Region, has urged residents of Kombo to support President Adama Barrow in the Dec. 5 presidential election, pointing to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
IEC Says Revising Courts Have Begun Hearing 2026 Voter Registration Objections
Joseph Colley, Chairman, Independent Electoral Commission
By Makutu Manneh
The Independent Electoral Commission has announced the commencement of Revising Court hearings across The Gambia to consider objections arising from the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Barrow Promises End to Power Outages as Government Orders New Generators, Plans 50-Megawatt Solar…
President Barrow cutting the ribbon
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow said Tuesday that persistent electricity outages in The Gambia would soon be a thing of the past, citing the purchase of three new power generators!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Environment Minister Calls Sanitation at Major GBA Markets ‘Horrible and Heartbreaking’
Rohey John Manjang, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources
By Makutu Manneh
Rohey John Manjang, the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, has sharply criticized waste collection and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Suwaibou Touray: UDP Wants More Parties in Coalition, Not Satisfied With Current Setup
Suwaibou Touray, Secretary General & Party Leader, PDOIS.
By Fatou Sillah
Suwaibou Touray, the secretary general and party leader of the People’s Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism, says the United!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Lamin Ceesay Says 90% of Civil Servants Will Vote Against Barrow in December Election
Lamin Ceesay, the National Assembly Member for Kiang West
By Fatou Sillah
Lamin Ceesay, the United Democratic Party National Assembly member for Kiang West, has predicted that an overwhelming majority of Gambian civil servants!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NPP National President Warns NPP Members Against Abusing Privilege, Citing Risk of Lax Police…
Hon. Musa Drammeh, Minister of Fisheries
By Makutu Manneh
Musa Drammeh, National President of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and Minister of Fisheries and Water Resources, has cautioned party members against abusing!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Barrow’s Nephew Criticizes KMC Over Sanitation, Says Council Is Neglecting Basic Duties
Amadou Sanneh
By Makutu Manneh
Amadou Sanneh, a nephew of President Adama Barrow and an advocate for his re-election, has criticized the Kanifing Municipal Council over sanitation conditions in the municipality, accusing the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Barrow Warns NPP Supporters Against Abusive Politics, Citing Business Community’s Backing
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Sunday urged supporters of his National People’s Party to refrain from insults and abusive political rhetoric, saying the party should conduct a civil campaign as the country!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Darboe Urges Young Gambians to Vote for Change in December Election
ANM Ousainu Darboe
By Fatou Sillah
ANM Ousainu Darboe, the leader of the United Democratic Party, has called on young Gambians to use the Dec. 5 presidential election to chart a new course for the country, arguing that the vote!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…