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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…
Information Minister Dismisses Darboe’s Proposal to Cut President’s Salary, Says UDP Is ‘Not Ready…
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has dismissed proposals to reduce the…
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…
Information Minister Says Opinion Polls Could Require Approval Under Proposed Research Council
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia’s information minister said researchers and organizations conducting public opinion polls could be required 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…
Chief Jatta Tells Residents to Stand by Barrow ‘Even If I Die,’ Issues Warning to Alkalos
Chief Lamin Mondo Jatta of Brikama North
By Fatou Sillah
Lamin Mondo Jatta, the chief of Brikama North, has urged residents of the district to continue supporting President Adama Barrow even after the chief’s death, as he…