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Darboe Says Mayor Bensouda’s Move Took Him by Surprise
Ousainu Darboe, Party Leader, UDP
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainu Darboe, the leader and flag-bearer of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has expressed surprise at recent actions by Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, stating that he did not…
Darboe Warns: “Barrow Could Be Worse Than Jammeh—He’s Just Testing the Waters”
Ousainu Darboe, UDP Party Leader
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has cautioned that President Adama Barrow could turn out to be worse than former President Yahya Jammeh, saying the…
Gambia Adds Two New Political Parties, Bringing Total to 22
IEC officials
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia’s political landscape grew more crowded on Thursday, as the country’s Independent Electoral Commission announced the registration of two additional parties — the Gambian People’s Advancement…
President Barrow Defends Development Record, Criticizes Detractors
President Adama Barrow
By Fatou Sillah
President Adama Barrow has dismissed criticism of his administration’s performance, describing claims that his government has not delivered on development as “baseless.”
Speaking on Sunday at…
Over 800 Opposition Supporters Reportedly Defect to NPP Ahead of 2026 Elections
By Fatou Sillah
More than 800 supporters from various political parties, including the United Democratic Party (UDP), PDOIS, Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), APP Sobeya, and others, have reportedly defected to President Adama…
Dr. Ceesay Accuses UDP of Plagiarizing Citizens’ Alliance 10-Point Plan
Dr. Ceesay and ANM Ousainu Darboe
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, has accused the United Democratic Party (UDP) of copying elements of the Citizens’ Alliance (CA)…
Information Minister Accuses Essa Faal of Politicizing TRRC Work from the Start
Essa Faal and Ismaila Ceesay
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has accused former Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC) Lead Counsel, Essa Faal, of…
Dr. Ceesay Warns Against Talib Bensouda’s Leadership
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Information Minister
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, has expressed serious concerns about the leadership of Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing…
UMC’s Talib Bensouda Advocates for a New Era in Gambian Politics
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of KMC
By Makutu Manneh
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council and a prominent member of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), has called for a fresh approach to politics in The Gambia,…
Essa Faal Says President’s Use of Alkalos for 2026 Campaign Is Unlawful
Essa Faal, Party Leader of APP-SOBEYA
By Fatou Sillah
Essa Mbye Faal, leader of the APP Sobeya, has criticized President Adama Barrow for allegedly instructing Alkalos, ministers, chiefs, and other officials to campaign for his…