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Darboe Says Barrow’s Call for Continuity Means More Corruption, Hardship, and Broken Promises
By Seedy Jobe
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainu Darboe has urged residents of Dippa Kunda to reject President Adama Barrow's call for continuity, arguing that another term under the incumbent would mean continued…
BAC Chairman Says Council Has Awarded Over 1,000 Scholarships, Pledges Expansion to KMC Under UDP…
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council
By Seedy Jobe
Brikama Area Council (BAC) Chairman Yankuba Darboe has disclosed that more than 1,000 students have benefited from the council's scholarship programme since its…
Political Analyst Biran Gai Warns of Rising Tensions Ahead of December Election
Biran Gai, a political analyst and lecturer in political science at the University of The Gambia
By Makutu Manneh
Biran Gai, a political analyst and lecturer in political science at the University of The Gambia, has warned…
Independent Presidential Aspirant Bakary Badjie Pledges to Fight Corruption, Criticizes State Land…
By Makutu Manneh
Bakary K. Badjie, an independent presidential aspirant and National Assembly Member for Foni Bintang Karanai, has pledged to tackle corruption and restore accountability in public office, arguing that…
NDP Presidential Aspirant Kebba Bojang Says Community Development Record Sets Him Apart From Rivals
Kebba Bojang, presidential aspirant for the National Democratic Party (NDP)
By Makutu Manneh
Kebba Bojang, presidential aspirant for the National Democratic Party (NDP), has said his record of community development and personal…
Bensouda Urges Incoming KMC Leadership to Complete Unfinished Development Projects
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Flagbearer, Coalition 2026
By Fatou Sillah
Former Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda has urged the council’s incoming leadership to prioritize the completion of several…
Bensouda Pledges Greater Autonomy and Resources for Local Councils if Elected President
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Coalition 2026 presidential candidate
By Fatou Sillah
Outgoing Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda has pledged to strengthen local government authorities by granting them greater…
Fatty: Late Release of Local Government Commission Report Undermined Fair Hearing
Lawyer Abdoulie Fatty
By Seedy Jobe
Lawyer Abdoulie Fatty, has criticized the delayed publication of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry report, arguing that the handling of the process…
Marr Nyang Warns Elections Can Be Won or Stolen Long Before Polling Day
Marr Nyang, Executive Director of Gambia Participates
By Seedy Jobe
Marr Nyang, Executive Director of Gambia Participates, has warned that the credibility of The Gambia’s upcoming presidential election will depend not only on…
Justice Ministry Reportedly Orders Police Probe Into Bensouda, Lowe, Sanneh, Other Local Officials…
By Staff Writer
The Ministry of Justice has directed the Inspector General of Police to establish an investigative panel to question Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda and several other local government…