Politics

Screenshot By Makutu Manneh Fatoumatta Jawara, a nominated member of The Gambia’s National Assembly, on Tuesday accused Almameh Gibba, the elected lawmaker for Foni Kansala, of misleading voters in Foni—particularly women—during a…

By Makutu Manneh Almameh Gibba, the National Assembly member for Foni Kansala, has pushed back sharply against comments by the Minister of Agriculture, Demba Sabally, who recently accused Mr. Gibba of religious hypocrisy and…

Hagi Suwaneh, National Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP) By Seedy Jobe The national youth president of the United Democratic Party, Hagi Suwaneh, has accused President Adama Barrow’s government of…

Hon. Omar Ceesay, former National Assembly member for Niamina East By Seedy Jobe The Gambia Democratic Congress said it would go ahead with a major political rally planned for Saturday, rejecting calls to reconsider after the…

Binta Janneh Jallow, Deputy Mayor of KM, and Mayor Bensouda By Fatou Sillah Binta Janneh Jallow, the Deputy Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), has rejected claims that she has been sidelined by Mayor…

Hon. Alimameh Gibba and Minister Demba Sabally By Makutu Manneh Demba Sabally, the minister of agriculture and deputy national president of the ruling National People’s Party, accused an opposition lawmaker, Almameh Gibba, of…

Dou Sanno, a presidential adviser By Makutu Manneh Dou Sanno, a senior figure in the governing National People’s Party and a presidential adviser, has urged voters in Foni to reject the APRC–No-To-Alliance faction while…

Lamin Tamba By Seedy Jobe A prominent Gambian political commentator based in the United Kingdom, Lamin Tamba, said this week that a broad opposition alliance could pose a decisive challenge to President Adama Barrow and the…

Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson, UMC By Seedy Jobe The Unite Movement for Change (UMC) on Wednesday rejected reports suggesting that its application for registration had been denied by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC),…

Dou Sanno, a presidential adviser By Seedy Jobe Dou Sanno, a presidential adviser and senior figure in the ruling National People’s Party (NPP), on Sunday, December 28, 2025, met with residents of Sittanunku in Foni Bintang…