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Gambia Decides 2026
Political Analyst Juwara Challenges Barrow’s Comparison of Gambia With UK, Germany on Term Limits
Lamin Juwara, Political Analyst
By Makutu Manneh
Political analyst Lamin Juwara has challenged President Adama Barrow’s comparison of The Gambia with the United Kingdom and Germany on presidential term limits, arguing that such…
IEC Confirms Five Presidential Candidates, Rejects Two Nominations Ahead of December Election
Joseph Colley, IEC Chairman.
By Makutu Manneh
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has confirmed the nominations of five candidates for The Gambia’s December 5, 2026, presidential election, while rejecting two others over…
Omar Saibo Camara Says Bensouda Has Reshaped Gambian Politics, Could Be Deciding Factor in December…
Omar Saibo Camara, the spokesperson for GALA
By Seedy Jobe
Human rights defender Omar Saibo Camara has described Talib Ahmed Bensouda and his United Movement for Change (UMC) as a formidable political force, arguing that the party's…
Saikouba Jarju Rejects Claims of Hunger in The Gambia, Credits Barrow With Sustaining Progress Amid…
Saikouba Jarju, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of The Gambia in Nouakchott, Mauritania,
By Seedy Jobe
Saikouba Jarju, Deputy Head of Mission at The Gambia’s Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania, has rejected claims of widespread…
NDP Confident Bojang Will Be Cleared, Says IEC Has No Grounds to Reject His Candidacy
Kebba Madi Bojang, NDP party leader
By Seedy Jobe
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has expressed confidence that its presidential candidate, Kebba Madi Bojang, will be cleared to contest the December 5 presidential election,…
Team Gambia’s Lamin J. Darboe Pledges Law-Based, Transparent Governance as He Files Nomination…
By Makutu Manneh
Lamin J. Darboe, the presidential aspirant of the Team Gambia Grand Coalition, has pledged to establish a government founded on the rule of law, transparency, and respect for citizens' dignity if elected…
No-To-Alliance’s Gibba Pledges National Unity, Food Security, and Security Reforms After Filing…
Almameh Gibba, No-To-Alliance Movement
By Makutu Manneh
Almameh Gibba, the presidential aspirant for No-To-Alliance, has pledged to prioritize national unity, food security, and sweeping reforms of The Gambia’s security…
Sima Urges Gambians to Vote on Policies, Not Crowd Size or Party Loyalty
Modou Lamin Sima, leader of the Alliance for Progressive Citizens (APC)
By Fatou Sillah
Modou Lamin Sima, leader of the Alliance for Progressive Citizens (APC) and an independent presidential candidate, has urged Gambians to…
Bojang Confident Opposition Coalition Will Emerge, Says Timing Is Crucial
By Seedy Jobe
National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Kebba Madi Bojang has expressed confidence that an opposition coalition will emerge ahead of The Gambia's presidential election, but insists that discussions about its formation…
Barrow Says He Fears No Rival in December Presidential Election
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has declared that he is not intimidated by any of his opponents in the December 5 presidential election, expressing confidence in his ability to secure another…