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FTJ Condemns Barrow–APRC Alliance, Promises Digital Economy Boost for Influencers Ahead of 2026 Race
Former Vice President Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang
By Seedy Jobe
Former Vice President Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang sharply criticized President Adama Barrow’s political alliance with the former ruling APRC on Tuesday,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
APRC No-To-Alliance Says Government’s Silence on Dialogue Request Obstructs Former President…
Momodou Yafaye Tamba
By Makutu Manneh
The interim leader of the APRC No-To-Alliance faction, Momodou Yafaye Tamba, has assigned Hon. Alhagie Matarr Kujabi—former National Assembly Member for Foni Bondali and the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Darboe Says Gambians Continue to Suffer as Government Prioritizes Infrastructure Over Welfare
Yankuba Darboe, chairman of the Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
Yankuba Darboe, chairman of the Brikama Area Council, criticized successive Gambian governments on Monday for prioritizing large-scale!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Essa Mbye Faal Criticizes President Barrow’s D500,000 Monthly Salary, Vows Reforms if Elected
Essa Faal, Party Leader of APP-SOBEYA
By Makutu Manneh
Essa Mbye Faal, leader of the APP Sobeyaa Political Party, has strongly criticized President Adama Barrow’s monthly salary of D500,000, describing it as an!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Essa Faal Rejects President Barrow’s Claim That EFSTH Wards Resemble Hotels, Describes Gambian…
Essa Faal -Leader APP-Sobeya
By Makutu Manneh
Essa Mbye Faal, leader of the APP Sobeyaa political party, has strongly criticized President Adama Barrow’s recent remarks suggesting that some wards at the Edward!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NAM Sanyang Accuses Barrow Administration of Withholding ID Cards From Brufut Ghana Town Residents
Yaya Menteng Sanyang, NAM for Latri Kunda Sabiji
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly Member for Latrikunda Sabiji, Yahya Menteng Sanyang, has accused the Barrow administration of deliberately refusing to issue!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mamadi Kurang Joins UDP, Vows to Oppose President Barrow’s Third-Term Bid
Mamadi Kurang
By Seedy Jobe
Alhagie Mamadi Kurang, on Monday, 8 December 2025, officially joined the United Democratic Party (UDP) and pledged to spearhead national efforts to resist President Adama Barrow’s bid for a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Parliamentarians Press for Citizenship Access for Stateless Residents of Ghana Town
National Assembly
By Fatou Sillah
Gambian lawmakers on Monday urged swift legislative action to resolve the longstanding statelessness of residents in Ghana Town, a coastal enclave whose inhabitants have lived for decades!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…