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Mayor Bensouda: “UDP Will Deliver Justice in 2026”
Mayor Bensouda with Party Leader Darboe and Chairman Landing Sanneh at the convention in Seattle
By Makutu Manneh
Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda has pledged that the United Democratic Party (UDP) will!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Former Vice President Declares Intent to Run in 2026 Presidential Election
Fatoumatta Jallow Tambajang -Former Vice President
By Buba Gagigo
Former Vice President Fatoumatta Jallow Tambajang has officially declared her intention to contest The Gambia’s 2026 presidential election, positioning herself as a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Chief Mondo Jatta Dismisses Protests, Highlights NPP’s Strength
Chief Lamin Mondo Jatta of Brikama North
By Makutu Manneh
Chief Lamin Mondo Jatta of Brikama North has downplayed the significance of public demonstrations, asserting that such actions are inconsistent with Islamic teachings.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Yankuba Darboe Criticizes Barrow Administration, Calls for Change in 2026 Elections
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman, Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council, has strongly criticized the performance of President Adama Barrow’s government and urged Gambians to vote for a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ebrima Sillah: NPP Will Stage Peaceful Protest to Defend Gambia’s Democracy
Hon. Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Works
By Buba Gagigo
Hon. Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure, has announced that the National People’s Party (NPP) intends to formally seek a permit to organize!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Essa Faal Criticizes Barrow Administration for Misaligned Ministerial Appointments
Essa Faal -Leader APP-Sobeya
By Makutu Manneh
In an exclusive interview with Kerr Fatou, Essa Mbye Faal, leader of the APP-Sobeyaa political party, has strongly criticized President Adama Barrow’s administration, claiming it is!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…