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Faal Blames Barrow for Youth Joblessness and Rising Costs; Urges Women to Vote for Change
Essa Mbye Faal, leader of APP-Sobeyaa
By Makutu Manneh
Essa Mbye Faal, leader of APP-Sobeyaa, has called on women to oppose the re-election of Adama Barrow in the December 5 presidential vote, warning that supporting the…
Janjanbureh NAM Omar Jatto Jammeh Defects to National People’s Party
By Seedy Jobe
Omar Jatto Jammeh, the independent National Assembly member for Janjanbureh, on Friday formally aligned himself with the ruling National People’s Party, saying his decision to defect was motivated…
PDOIS Figure Kexx Sanneh Faults Government for Mortgaging State Assets
Kemeseng Sanneh
By Makutu Manneh
Kemeseng Sanneh, a member of the opposition People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), has sharply criticized President Adama Barrow’s administration over what he…
UMC Spokesman Calls 2026 Election a Turning Point for The Gambia
Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change (UMC)
By Seedy Jobe
The spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), Kemo Bojang, said on Thursday that The Gambia’s 2026 presidential election would be a…
Gambia’s Vice President Expresses Confidence in Barrow’s Re-election Bid
Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow
By Makutu Manneh
Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow said this week that he was confident President Adama Barrow would secure a second term in the Dec. 5 presidential election, citing what he…
Gambia For All and Patriotic Progressive Alliance Merge, Citing Need for National Renewal
Hon. Bakary B. Darboe and Dr. Ousman Gajigo
By Seedy Jobe
Gambia For All (GFA) and the Patriotic Progressive Alliance (PPA) announced on Saturday that they have merged into a single political party, retaining the name…
UMC Spokesman Rejects ‘Kingmaker’ Role, Says Movement Is Aiming for State House
Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change
By Seedy Jobe
The spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change, Kemo Bojang, on Sunday rejected suggestions that his political movement could serve as a political…
Mayor Bensouda Says UMC Poised to Become Gambia’s Largest Party Ahead of December Elections
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council
By Fatou Sillah
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), has expressed confidence that his party…
“A Political Party Should Not Follow Only One Person” — Mayor Bensouda
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council
By Fatou Sillah
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), has emphasized that political…
UMC Leader Plays Down Early Survey Showing Modest Support
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda of KMC
By Fatou Sillah
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of the newly formed Unite Movement for Change, on Friday sought to minimize the significance of…