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Information Minister Questions Opposition Unity as Coalition Talks Gain Momentum
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Information Minister
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia’s information minister, Ismaila Ceesay, has cast doubt on the cohesion of a nascent opposition coalition, arguing that while rival parties appear!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Opposition and Civil Society Groups Call for Audit After Reports of Underage Voter Registration
By Seedy JobeA coalition of opposition parties and civil society organizations has called for an immediate and comprehensive audit of the country’s voter register, citing what it described as “alarming irregularities,” including!-->!-->!-->…
Opposition Groups in Gambia Advance Coalition Talks, Form Task Force
By Seedy Jobe
Opposition parties, political movements, and civil society groups on Saturday moved a step closer toward a potential electoral alliance, agreeing to establish a task force to draft the framework for a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Kemo Bojang Says UMC Could Win Independently
Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson of UMC
By Fatou Sillah
Kemo Bojang, the spokesperson for the United Movement for Change (UMC), has said the United Democratic Party (UDP) does not have sufficient support on its own to win!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Darboe Says Gambians Are Ready for Change, Vows Tough Anti-Corruption Drive if Elected
ANM Ousainu Darboe, United Democratic Party
By Seedy Jobe
ANM Ousainu Darboe, the leader of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), said Friday that public frustration with the country’s leadership had reached!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Kemo Bojang Says UMC Congress Will Proceed Despite IEC Warning
Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change
By Fatou Sillah
The spokesperson of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), Kemo Bojang, has stated that the movement will proceed with its plans to register as a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Seedy S.K. Njie Dismisses Allegations of NPP Involvement in Registration Irregularities
Seedy SK. Njie, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
By Fatou Sillah
The Deputy Spokesperson of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP), Seedy S.K. Njie, has dismissed allegations linking the party to alleged!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Essa Faal Urges Serekunda Market Youth and Women to Obtain Voter Cards Ahead of December…
Essa Faal -Leader APP-Sobeya
By Makutu Manneh
The leader of the APP-Sobeya party, Essa Mbye Faal, has called on youth and women at the Serekunda Market to participate in the ongoing supplementary voter registration exercise!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“Darboe Cannot Be Enticed by Position or Wealth,” UDP Campaign Manager Defends Party Leader’s…
Pa Manneh, National Campaign Manager of the main opposition United Democratic Party
By Seedy Jobe
The National Campaign Manager of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), Pa Manneh, has defended the candidacy of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Electoral Commission Flags More Than 2,000 Suspected Double Registrations
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By Makutu Manneh
The Independent Electoral Commission said on Thursday that it has identified more than 2,000 suspected cases of double registration during the country’s ongoing supplementary voter registration exercise,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…