Politics

Talib Ahmed Bensouda By Seedy Jobe The leader of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC) and Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has said his party remains open to coalition arrangements ahead of the 2026…

By Seedy Jobe The leader of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has declared that his party is on course to capture State House in the 2026 presidential election, citing the successful organization of…

Demba Sabally, Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security Minister By Seedy Jobe Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security Minister Demba Sabally on Saturday launched a sharp attack on senior opposition figures, including Brikama Area…

Matty Kanyi, National Women’s President for Unite Movement for Change By Makutu Manneh The National Women’s President for Unite Movement for Change has called on Gambian women to rally behind Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib…

Essa Faal, leader of APP-Sobeyaa By Seedy Jobe Essa Faal, leader of APP-Sobeyaa, has responded to recent remarks by Brikama Area Council Chairman Yankuba Darboe, who cast doubt on the prospects of a coalition between the United…

By Makutu Manneh The ruling National People's Party rolled out a Nine-Point Plan on Friday for the 2027-to-2031 period, laying out pledges to combat corruption, expand local food production, and reinforce governance across the…

Mai Ahmad Fatty, leader of the Gambia Moral Congress By Makutu Manneh Mai Ahmad Fatty, leader of the Gambia Moral Congress and coordinator of the National People’s Party’s Political Alliances Secretariat, on Friday offered a strong…

By Makutu Manneh With less than six months before Gambians head to the polls, the ruling National People’s Party on Friday unveiled its 2026 election manifesto, a nine-point development blueprint and a suite of digital engagement…

Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council By Makutu Manneh Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), has attributed delays in taking disciplinary action against council staff accused of corruption to…

Yankuba Darboe, Chairman, Brikama Area Council By Makutu Manneh Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), has said that his decision on whether to seek a second term in office will largely depend on the outcome of…