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MC Cham: Talib Bensouda’s Resignation Not the End of His Political Career
MC Cham Jr.
By Fatou Sillah
MC Cham Jnr., United Democratic Party (UDP) member and Business Councilor at the Kanifing Municipal Council, has dismissed suggestions that Mayor Talib Bensouda’s resignation from the party executive!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Online Debate Erupts After Mayor Bensouda Withdraws From UDP Flagbearer Contest
UDP LOGO
By Makutu Manneh
The political arena and online platforms are buzzing with reactions following Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda’s decision to withdraw from the United Democratic Party (UDP) flagbearer race on Saturday,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Madi Jobarteh Questions Mayor Bensouda’s Future in UDP Following Executive Resignation
Madi Jobarteh, Executive Director of EFSCRJ
By Fatou Sillah
Human rights activist and Executive Director of the Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ), Madi Jobarteh, has raised concerns about the political!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Lawyer J. Darbo Urges Civility in UDP, Calls for Sanctions Against Insults
Lamin J Darbo
By Makutu Manneh
Lawyer Lamin J. Darbo, a United Democratic Party (UDP) flagbearer aspirant, has denounced the rise of insults and hostile exchanges within the party, urging leadership to introduce sanctions against!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Veteran Journalist Demba Ali Jawo Says Bensouda’s Position Within UDP Appears Increasingly Untenable
By Makutu Manneh
Veteran journalist and former Minister of Information, Demba Ali Jawo, has stated that Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda’s standing within the United Democratic Party (UDP) has become increasingly precarious.
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Amadou Sanneh Promises Solutions to Gambia’s Socioeconomic Challenges
Amadou Sanneh, National Treasurer of UDP and Flagbearer Aspirant
By Fatou Sillah
Amadou Sanneh, National Treasurer of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and aspirant for the party’s flagbearer position, has outlined his vision for!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Lawyer Darboe Urges UDP Supporters to Respect Mayor Bensouda Following Resignation
Photo Caption: Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, Party Leader and Secretary General of the UDP
By Fatou Sillah
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, party leader and Secretary General of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has called on party supporters!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Lawyer Borry S. Touray Advocates Legal Reforms and Strengthened Anti-Corruption Measures
Borry S. Touray, Deputy Administrative Secretary for Legal and Human Rights & UDP Flagbearer Aspirant
By Fatou Sillah
Borry S. Touray, Deputy Administrative Secretary for Legal and Human Rights and a flagbearer aspirant for!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Police Investigate Kush-Related Death of 19-Year-Old in Brikama
Modou Musa Sisawo, Police PRO
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has launched an investigation into the death of 19-year-old Dawda Ceesay of Brikama Manduar, who reportedly died after consuming the dangerous substance!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mayor Bensouda Withdraws From UDP Flagbearer Race, Resigns as National Organizing Secretary
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Makutu Manneh
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council, has officially withdrawn his candidacy for the United Democratic Party (UDP) flagbearer position in the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…