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“Plans We’ve Never Put in Place Before”: UDP Prepares Early for 2026 Election, Says Alagie S. Darboe
Alhagie S. Darboe The National Assembly Member for Brikama North.
By Seedy Jobe
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has taken an unprecedented step in its electoral strategy, selecting its 2026 presidential candidate a full year before…
High Court Acquits Herbalist in Toddler Rape Case, Citing Lack of Proof
Justice Z.N. Mboob
The High Court on Monday acquitted Bilali Jallow, 66, a traditional herbalist accused of raping a 28-month-old girl, ruling that prosecutors had failed to meet the demanding standard of proof required for a…
Cousin Says He Saw Accused Open Fire in Fajara Nightclub Shooting Trial
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The trial of Salieu Gaye, a U.S.-based Gambian man accused in a January shooting outside a Fajara nightclub, took a dramatic turn this week when his cousin testified that he watched Mr. Gaye fire a gun during a…
Prosecution Rests in GALA Trial After Dispute Over Arrest Warrant
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Prosecutors on Monday closed their case against members of Gambians Against Looted Assets, bringing the trial closer to a conclusion after a tense exchange over whether one of the accused should be arrested for…
Mayor Bensouda Says Age Should Not Define Presidential Readiness
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council
By Makutu Manneh
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of the Unite Movement for Change, said on Monday that presidential hopefuls…
Mayor Bensouda Calls for Values-Based Opposition Unity Ahead of Gambia’s Presidential Vote
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of KMC
By Makutu Manneh
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and a leading figure in the Unite Movement for Change, on Monday urged opposition parties to pursue unity grounded…
Sanyang Urges Newly Elected UNITE Officials to Uphold Professional Standards
By Seedy Jobe
The National Assembly member for Latrikunda Sabiji and a senior figure in the Unite Movement for Change congratulated newly elected party officials this week, urging them to model discipline and professionalism…
Burn Marks Shown in Court as Victim Testifies in Hot Oil Assault Case
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A magistrate leaned forward in silence on Monday as Mam Jarra Jarjue removed her sunglasses and headscarf, revealing burn scars that she says were inflicted when hot oil was poured on her face.
The moment…
Manjai Forex Bureau Attack Suspect Remanded as Case Moves to High Court
The Kanifing Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of Basirou Sarr, who is accused of attempting a violent robbery at a forex bureau in Manjai Kunda.
Sarr appeared before Magistrate Conteh following the alleged…
Third National Dialogue Opens with Calls to Prioritise Human Capital and Infrastructure for…
By Seedy Jobe
The Third National Dialogue officially opened on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center, bringing together government officials, civil society organisations,…