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Mayor Bensouda Invites Opposition Parties to Join UNITE-NUP Alliance Ahead of 2026 Election
Dr. Lamin J. Darboe with Mayor Talib Bensouda
By Fatou Sillah
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the leader of the UNITE party, on Tuesday invited other opposition parties to join a new alliance between UNITE and the National Unity Party, saying…
Talib Bensouda Says UNITE-NUP Alliance Is Driven by National Interest, Not Political Convenience
Mayor Bensouda speaking to the crowd
By Fatou Sillah
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, leader of the UNITE Party, said the newly formed alliance between UNITE and the National Unity Party (NUP) is rooted in national interest rather than…
Darboe Vows NUP-UNITE Alliance Will End Barrow’s Decade in Power
Mayor Bensouda & Dr. Lamin J. Darboe
By Fatou Sillah
National Unity Party (NUP) leader Dr. Lamin J. Darboe has declared that a newly formed alliance between NUP and UNITE will defeat President Adama Barrow in the 2026…
UNITE Party, National Unity Party Sign Alliance Ahead of December Presidential Election
Dr. Lamin J. Darboe with Mayor Talib Bensouda
By Staff Reporter
The UNITE Party and the National Unity Party (NUP) on Tuesday formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), forging a political alliance to…
Gambia Navy Rescues 60 Suspected Irregular Migrants Off Bunyadu
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Navy rescued 60 suspected irregular migrants on Tuesday after intercepting a distressed boat off the coast of Bunyadu, the Gambia Armed Forces said.
In a statement, the military said naval…
UDP’s Saho Warns Journalists Could Be First Targets if Opposition Fails to Unseat Barrow
Sulayman Saho, United Democratic Party’s (UDP) National Organizing Secretary
By Makutu Manneh
Sulayman Saho, the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) National Organizing Secretary and National Assembly Member for Central Badibou,…
Nyang Njie Says Gambian Politics Has Drifted From Public Service to Personal Interests
Nyang Njie
By Fatou Sillah
Political analyst and commentator Nyang Njie has argued that Gambian politics has increasingly shifted away from its traditional focus on public service, with some political actors now driven…
Nyang Njie Says Jammeh-Era Narratives Continue to Haunt UDP’s Public Image
Nyang Njie, Political Analyst & Commentator
By Fatou Sillah
Political analyst and commentator Nyang Njie has described the United Democratic Party (UDP) as one of The Gambia's most consistent opposition parties, arguing that…
Gambia for Term Limits Urges President Barrow to Step Aside After Two Terms
By Seedy Jobe
The civic movement Gambia for Term Limits (GFTL) on Saturday called on President Adama Barrow to respect a two-term limit on the presidency, urging Gambians to oppose any attempt by him to seek another…
Gajigo Wants Barrow Out but Says Opposition Needs a New Standard-Bearer
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, a senior member of the Gambia For All (GFA), said he supports political change in The Gambia but would prefer the opposition to field a presidential candidate other than United…