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Gambia Decides 2026
Bensouda Vows to End Foreign Military Protection of Presidency, Outlines Development Plans for Foni
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of UNITE
By Seedy Jobe
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the Coalition 2026 presidential candidate and mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council, has pledged to end foreign!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
PDOIS Secretary General Urges Gambians to Vote Based on Living Conditions in December Election
Suwaibou Touray, Secretary General & Party Leader, PDOIS.
By Makutu Manneh
Suwaibou Touray, Secretary General of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) and an aspirant for the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Barrow Appeals for URR Votes, Pledges 360 Kilometers of Roads After Election
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has urged residents of the Upper River Region (URR) to support his re-election bid in December, promising to construct 360 kilometers of roads in the region if he!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NAFAA Leader Criticizes Barrow Administration’s Record, Calls for Political Change
Ousainou Allen, leader of the National Alliance for Accelerated Advancement Movement (NAFAA),
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainou Allen, leader of the National Alliance for Accelerated Advancement Movement (NAFAA), has accused President!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NDP Leader Accuses Interior Minister of Intimidating Opposition, Warns Against Continued Harassment
Kebba Madi Bojang, Leader, National Democratic Party (NDP)
By Makutu Manneh
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), has accused Interior Minister Abdoulie Sanyang of intimidating opposition parties and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Halifa Sallah Urges Gambians to Recognize the Power of Their Votes
Halifa Sallah
By Makutu Manneh
Veteran Gambian politician Halifa Sallah has urged citizens to recognize the power of their votes, describing the ballot as the most effective tool available to ordinary Gambians to influence!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Sidia Jatta Calls for Systemic Change, Questions Persistent Hardship 61 Years After Independence
Sidia Jatta
By Makutu Manneh
Veteran Gambian politician Sidia Jatta has called on voters to use the December presidential election to reflect on the country's political direction, questioning why economic hardship remains!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“A Change of Government, but Not Yet a Change of System,” Says Barra Touray as APP Faction Joins…
By Seedy Jobe
A faction of the All Peoples Party (APP)-Sobeyaa has formally joined Coalition 2026, led by Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, marking another political realignment ahead of The Gambia’s December presidential election.
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NDP Leader Challenges Government’s Claims on Rice Prices, Raises Concerns Over Food Quality
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader, National Democratic Party (NDP)
By Makutu Manneh
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), has criticized government officials for claiming that rice is cheaper in The Gambia!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bensouda Unveils Coalition 2026 Manifesto, Pledges Reform and Governance Without Revenge
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Coalition2026 Flagbearer
By Seedy Jobe
Coalition 2026 presidential candidate, Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has pledged to rebuild The Gambia, restore public trust in government, and lead an!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…