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Sources: Essa Faal in Talks With NPP Over Possible 2026 Alliance
Essa Faal, APP-Sobeyaa
By Fatou Touray
Essa Mbye Faal, the APP-Sobeyaa presidential candidate, is in talks with President Adama Barrow’s National People’s Party over a possible political alliance ahead of the Dec. 5…
NDP Leader Kebba Madi Bojang Says Ruling NPP Is Seeking His Return
Kebba Madi Bojang, NDP
By Makutu Manneh
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party, says the ruling National People’s Party is trying to persuade him to return to its ranks, even as other opposition…
NCCE Calls on Political Leaders to Condemn Hate Speech and Ethnic Rhetoric
By Fatou Sillah
The National Council for Civic Education has urged political leaders and parties to publicly denounce hate speech, ethnic rhetoric, and inflammatory remarks, warning that increasingly divisive public…
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…
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…