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Darboe Predicts Demise of Most Political Parties, Says UDP is the Nation’s Lasting Hope
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, Party Leader of UDP
By Buba Gagigo
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, Secretary General and Party Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has predicted that most political parties in The Gambia will!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP’s Yankuba Darboe Blames Barrow Administration for Gambia’s Economic Woes
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council
By Fatou SillahYankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council, has accused the central government of widespread corruption, asserting that financial mismanagement at the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
President Barrow Sets Ambitious 75% Vote Target for NPP Ahead of 2026 Elections
President at the Janjanbureh rally
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has called on members of his ruling National People’s Party (NPP) to aim for a 75% vote share in the 2026 presidential election, setting an ambitious goal as!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bai Sankareh Returns to NPP, Issues Public Apology to President Barrow and Seedy Ceesay
President Barrow shaking hands with Bai Sankareh
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainou Bai Sankareh, a former member and recent defector from the National People’s Party (NPP), has officially rejoined the party and issued a public apology to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Pa Njie Identifies Ousainou Darboe as Key Unifying Candidate for UDP in 2026 Elections
Pa Njie Girigara, Businessman and Politician
By Fatou SillahBusinessman and politician Pa Njie Girigara has stated that Ousainou Darboe, leader and Secretary General of the United Democratic Party (UDP), is the party's ideal!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Calls for Broad Opposition Coalition to Unseat Barrow in 2026
Lamin Manneh, Deputy External Affairs Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
By Buba Gagigo
Lamin Manneh, Deputy External Affairs Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has urged opposition parties and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Pa Njie Girijara: Barrow and Darboe Both Favor Retaining the 1997 Constitution
Pa Njie Girijara, Businessman and Politician
By Buba GagigoBusinessman and political commentator Pa Njie Girijara has claimed that both President Adama Barrow, leader of the National People’s Party (NPP), and opposition leader!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mama Kandeh: GDC Open to Alliances With Any Party, Including NPP
Mama Kandeh, Party Leader & Secretary General of GDC
By Fatou Sillah
Mama Kandeh, the leader and Secretary General of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has stated that his party is open to forming alliances!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Set to Open Flag Bearer Applications Next Week Ahead of Party Leader’s November Nationwide Tour
Photo montage of Lawyer Ousainu Darboe, Party Leader, Mayor Bensouda, Mayor Lowe, and Chairman Darboe
By Fatou Touray
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has officially set the timeline for selecting its next flag bearer, a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
National Assembly Approves D1 Million Presidential Nomination Fee and Hikes for Other Electoral…
Dawda Jallow, Attorney General and Minister of Justice
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly has approved significant increases in nomination fees for candidates vying for various public offices,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…