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UDP Leader Slams Pay Hikes for Senior Officials While Groundnut Prices Stagnate
Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has sharply criticized the government for raising salaries of senior officials while!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NA Whole House Committee Endorses Salaries and Pension Amendment Bill Without Changes
Seedy Njie, Deputy Speaker
By Makutu Manneh
The National Assembly’s Whole House Committee on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, adopted the National Assembly Salaries and Pension (Amendment) Bill, 2025, advancing a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Hon. Sanyang Urges Unite Movement for Change Supporters to Step Up Mobilization Ahead of 2026 Vote
Yaya Menteng Sanyang, the National Assembly Member for Latrikunda Sabiji,
By Seedy Jobe
The Unite Movement for Change, a newly formed political group positioning itself for the 2026 presidential election, is rapidly!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
FTJ Condemns Barrow–APRC Alliance, Promises Digital Economy Boost for Influencers Ahead of 2026 Race
Former Vice President Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang
By Seedy Jobe
Former Vice President Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang sharply criticized President Adama Barrow’s political alliance with the former ruling APRC on Tuesday,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
APRC No-To-Alliance Says Government’s Silence on Dialogue Request Obstructs Former President…
Momodou Yafaye Tamba
By Makutu Manneh
The interim leader of the APRC No-To-Alliance faction, Momodou Yafaye Tamba, has assigned Hon. Alhagie Matarr Kujabi—former National Assembly Member for Foni Bondali and the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Darboe Says Gambians Continue to Suffer as Government Prioritizes Infrastructure Over Welfare
Yankuba Darboe, chairman of the Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
Yankuba Darboe, chairman of the Brikama Area Council, criticized successive Gambian governments on Monday for prioritizing large-scale!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Essa Mbye Faal Criticizes President Barrow’s D500,000 Monthly Salary, Vows Reforms if Elected
Essa Faal, Party Leader of APP-SOBEYA
By Makutu Manneh
Essa Mbye Faal, leader of the APP Sobeyaa Political Party, has strongly criticized President Adama Barrow’s monthly salary of D500,000, describing it as an!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Essa Faal Rejects President Barrow’s Claim That EFSTH Wards Resemble Hotels, Describes Gambian…
Essa Faal -Leader APP-Sobeya
By Makutu Manneh
Essa Mbye Faal, leader of the APP Sobeyaa political party, has strongly criticized President Adama Barrow’s recent remarks suggesting that some wards at the Edward!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NAM Sanyang Accuses Barrow Administration of Withholding ID Cards From Brufut Ghana Town Residents
Yaya Menteng Sanyang, NAM for Latri Kunda Sabiji
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly Member for Latrikunda Sabiji, Yahya Menteng Sanyang, has accused the Barrow administration of deliberately refusing to issue!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mamadi Kurang Joins UDP, Vows to Oppose President Barrow’s Third-Term Bid
Mamadi Kurang
By Seedy Jobe
Alhagie Mamadi Kurang, on Monday, 8 December 2025, officially joined the United Democratic Party (UDP) and pledged to spearhead national efforts to resist President Adama Barrow’s bid for a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…