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President Barrow Launches Electricity Project Benefiting 157 Villages in CRR North
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Sunday, February 8, 2026, officially launched an electricity access project covering 157 villages in the Central River Region (CRR) North, marking a major milestone in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
GFF Cautiously Welcomes Senegal’s Offer, Maintains Focus on Independence Stadium Readiness
Baboucarr Camara, GFF Communications Director
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has cautiously welcomed Senegal’s offer to host The Gambia’s international matches while reaffirming that its primary priority!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
719 Communities Electrified Nationwide, President Barrow Announces
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Sunday, February 8, 2026, announced that a total of 719 communities across The Gambia have now been connected to electricity, marking a major milestone in the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bensouda claims UDP members privately support movement, fear reprisals for defection
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council
By Fatou Sillah
The Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of the newly formed Unite Movement for Change (UMC), Talib Ahmed Bensouda, said some members of the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Official Faults President Barrow for Breakdown of 2016 Coalition
Lamin Manneh, Deputy External Affairs Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
By Fatou Sillah
Lamin Manneh, a senior official of the United Democratic Party, has placed responsibility for the collapse of The Gambia’s!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
GDC Regional Official in Upper River Resigns and Joins Ruling Party
Abdoulie Taal
By Seedy Jobe
Abdoulie Taal, the regional technical chairman of the Gambia Democratic Congress in the Upper River Region, has resigned from both his party post and his membership, announcing his decision to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mayor Bensouda Praises Barrow’s Infrastructure Gains but Urges Him to Step Aside
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council
By Fatou Sillah
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of the opposition Unite Movement for Change, on Friday offered measured!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…