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Agriculture Minister Accuses UDP of Ducking Bantanjang By-Election
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Agriculture and deputy national president of the ruling National People’s Party, Demba Sabally, accused the main opposition United Democratic Party of lacking the…
Senior NPP Officials Urge Bantanjang Voters to Back Abdoulie Badjie in Ward By-Election
Dou Sanno and Seedy Ceesay
By Fatou Sillah
Senior figures in The Gambia’s ruling National People’s Party urged voters in Bantanjang Ward, in the Foni region, to unite behind the party’s candidate, Abdoulie Badjie, ahead of a…
“Troubling lack of empathy and urgency”—UDP’s Hagi Suwaneh Faults Barrow Administration
Hagi Suwaneh, National Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
By Seedy Jobe
Hagi Suwaneh, National Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has criticized President Adama Barrow for failing to…
Grassroots Sports Get Boost as Youth and Sports Ministry Releases D6.5 Million Nationwide
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has disbursed a total of D6.5 million to community sports committees across the country, reinforcing government efforts to strengthen grassroots sports development, upgrade…
PDOIS Delays Party Congress After Falling Short of Quorum for Constitutional Vote
Hon. Halifa Sallah, party leader, People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS)
By Makutu Manneh
The People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) on Sunday adjourned its party…
NPP Faces Independent and UDP Contests in Bantanjang and Kaiaf Ward By-Elections
Chairman Joseph Colley, Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)
By Makutu Manneh
The National People’s Party (NPP) will contest the January 10, 2026, by-elections in Bantanjang and Kaifa Wards, facing two independent candidates in…
“We Won’t Contravene the Law”: Jinack Kajatta VDC Issues Firm Statement
Migrant boat
By Seedy Jobe
The Village Development Committee (VDC) of Jinack Kajatta has broken its silence to categorically reject allegations linking it to migrant boat operations, describing claims of collaboration…
Kebba Ceesay Says UDP Can Defeat Barrow Without Coalition, but Favors Opposition Unity
Kebba Ceesay
By Fatou Sillah
Kebba Ceesay, a former senior member of the Citizens Alliance and now a member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has said the UDP has the strength to defeat President Adama Barrow without…
Dr. Ceesay Criticises BCC, KMC and West Coast Councils Over Sanitation Failures
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Service
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has criticised the Banjul City Council (BCC), the…
Halifa Sallah Calls on PDOIS Delegates to Stand Firm Against Oppressive Systems
Halifa Sallah, Secretary General of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS)
By Makutu Manneh
Halifa Sallah, Secretary General of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and…