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‘You Are Just Like the Rest of Them’: Gambian Artist Hussein Dada Criticizes Essa Faal in Open…
Hussein Dada
By Seedy Jobe
Gambian artist Hussein Dada has publicly criticized Essa Faal, expressing disappointment with the APP-SOBEYAA leader after his party announced that it had reached an agreement in principle to form!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Youth Leader Accuses Barrow of Being ‘Power Hungry,’ Rejects President’s Criticism of Opposition
Hagi Suwaneh, National Youth President of the United Democratic Party
By Seedy Jobe
Hagi Suwaneh, the national youth president of the United Democratic Party, has sharply criticized President Adama Barrow over his recent remarks!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Pres. Barrow Says Presidential Election Is ‘Already Over,’ Urges Opposition Leaders to Join Him
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has declared that The Gambia’s upcoming presidential election is “already over,” expressing confidence in his re-election prospects and calling on opposition!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Barrow Warns Gunjur Residents Against Politicians Seeking Power and Money
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow warned residents of Gunjur against politicians he accused of seeking the presidency for power and financial gain, saying such leaders could ultimately “enslave” Gambians.
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Mayor Lowe Urges KM Voters to Back Darboe, Citing Economic Hardship
ANM Ousainu Darboe & Mayor Rohey Lowe
By Seedy Jobe
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe of Banjul urged voters in the Kanifing Municipality to support opposition leader Ousainu Darboe in the Dec. 5 presidential election,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Darboe Welcomes NDP as Full-Fledged Party, Calls UDP Best Partner for People’s Cause
ANM Ousainu Darboe
By Seedy Jobe
ANM Ousainu Darboe, the secretary general and party leader of the United Democratic Party, has congratulated Kebba Madi Bojang’s National Democratic Party on attaining full political!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Lamin K. Saidy Accuses BAC of Using Council Taxes to Support UDP Activities
Lamin K. Saidy
By Makutu Manneh
Lamin K. Saidy, the presidential adviser on youth affairs, has accused the Brikama Area Council (BAC) of using revenue collected from market vendors and residents to support activities of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Presidential Youth Adviser Warns Security Officers Against Open Opposition Support
Lamin K. Saidy
By Makutu Manneh
Lamin K. Saidy, Youth Affairs Adviser to President Adama Barrow, has warned members of The Gambia’s security services against openly supporting opposition political parties, saying officers should!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Darboe Tells Foni Voters: ‘If We Could Secure $1.7 Billion as Ministers, We Will Do More as…
Ousainu Darboe, UDP Party Leader
By Seedy Jobe
United Democratic Party leader Ousainu Darboe told supporters in Foni that his record in government demonstrated what his party could accomplish if elected to the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambia, U.S. Sign Agreement to Use Proceeds From Sale of Jammeh’s $3.5M Mansion to Compensate…
The property in Potomac
By Makutu Manneh
The governments of The Gambia and the United States have signed an agreement to repatriate funds recovered from the sale of a $3.5 million mansion in Potomac, Maryland, linked to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…