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Darboe to Police Chief: Ensure Impartiality After Lawyer Touray’s Detention
ANM Ousainu Darboe, Party Leader, UDP
By Seedy Jobe
United Democratic Party leader ANM Ousainu Darboe on Sunday urged the country’s police chief to demonstrate “impartial application of the law,” warning that last!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Sima Declares 2026 Presidential Bid, Vowing to Jump-Start Gambia’s Economy
Modou Lamin Sima, leader of the newly formed Alliance for Progressive Citizens
By Seedy JobeModou Lamin Sima, leader of the newly formed Alliance for Progressive Citizens, formally launched his bid for the 2026 presidential!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Hamat Bah: Gambia Only West African Nation With Community Ambulances
Hamat N.K. Bah, Minister of Lands, Regional Governments, and Religious Affairs,
By Makutu Manneh
Hamat N.K. Bah, The Gambia’s Minister of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs, asserted on Thursday!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Barrow Rebukes Banjul North Lawmaker, Says He Needs No Guidance on City’s Development
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Thursday publicly dismissed concerns raised by Modou Lamin Bah, the National Assembly Member for Banjul North, declaring that lawmakers cannot dictate!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gibbi Mballow Criticizes UDP Lawmakers for Boycotting Budget Speech
Gibbi Mballow, National Assembly Member of Lower Fulladu
By Fatou Sillah
Gibbi Mballow, the National Assembly member representing Lower Fulladu West, on Friday sharply criticized lawmakers from the opposition United!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Lord Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe Urges Civility in Politics and Greater Protections for Women
Rohey Malick Lowe, the Lord Mayor of Banjul
By Seedy Jobe
Rohey Malick Lowe, the Lord Mayor of Banjul, has called for a reset in the tone of Gambian politics, urging President Adama Barrow and other national leaders!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
MC Cham Jr. Dismisses Minister Badjie’s Criticism of KMC as Politically Driven
MC Cham Jr., a nominated councilor at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC)
By Seedy Jobe
MC Cham Jr. has rejected recent remarks by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Badjie, describing the minister’s criticism of the Kanifing!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Hon. Yaya Menteng Sanyang Dismisses Bakary Badjie’s Criticism of Mayor Bensouda as “Personal” and…
Yaya Menteng Sanyang, NAM for Latri Kunda Sabiji
By Seedy Jobe
Hon. Yaya Menteng Sanyang has strongly rejected Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Badjie’s recent criticism of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor Talib!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
President Barrow Promises Development for Bakau, Urges Residents to Demand Accountability from KMC
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to bringing development to Bakau while calling on residents to hold the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC)!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Minister Badjie Questions Mayor Bensouda’s Presidential Bid, Citing Unfulfilled KMC Projects
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Makutu Manneh
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports, has publicly questioned the presidential aspirations of Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…