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Defence and Prosecution Clash Over “No-Case” Submission in GALA Unlawful Assembly Trial
Scenes from the court
The trial of Kemo Fatty, Alieu Bah, and Omar Camara over charges of unlawful assembly and common nuisance reached a critical juncture this week at the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court, where defence and prosecution…
UDP’s Lamin Manneh Says Revising Court Likely to Face Heavy Caseload Over Voter Roll Challenges
Lamin Manneh, Deputy Administrative Secretary for External Affairs of the United Democratic Party
By Makutu Manneh
Lamin Manneh, deputy administrative secretary for external affairs of the United Democratic Party (UDP),…
Disunity Is a National Risk,” Analyst Warns as Gambia Approaches 2026–27 Elections
Dr. Abdoulie Bojang
By Seedy Jobe
Dr. Abdoulie Bojang, a political commentator and former National Assembly aspirant, has warned that mounting political divisions and institutional weaknesses could undermine The Gambia’s…
Kemo Bojang Draws Line Between Campaign Spending and Vote-Buying
Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change
By Fatou Sillah
Kemo Bojang, spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change, said the group plans to spend significantly on its election campaign while rejecting the…
Malia Touray Urges Flexibility in Opposition Coalition Talks, Warning Against Preconditions
Malia Touray, the deputy leader of APP-Sobeya
By Fatou Sillah
Malia Touray, the deputy leader of APP-Sobeya, has called for greater flexibility in ongoing discussions among opposition parties seeking to form a coalition ahead…
Gambia Immigration Authorities Intercept 27 Migrants at Barra–Jinack Crossing Point
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department said it had intercepted 27 people attempting to travel irregularly toward Europe through the River Gambia corridor at the Barra–Jinack crossing point on April 26, 2026.
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Marr Nyang Says Current Voter Registration Irregularities Are The Worst He Has Ever Witnessed
Marr Nyang, Founder of Gambia Participates
By Fatou Sillah
The Executive Director of Gambia Participates, Marr Nyang, has expressed grave concerns over the ongoing voter registration exercise, describing the reported irregularities…
Kiang West Chief Pledges Support for Barrow Ahead of 2026 Presidential Election
By Fatou Sillah
The Chief of Kiang West, Lamin Drammeh, has expressed his support for President Adama Barrow ahead of the 2026 presidential election during the inauguration of the Kiang West Road, citing satisfaction…
Essa Faal Defends TRRC Role in Foni, Says He “Values The Gambia More Than Yahya Jammeh”
Essa Faal -Leader APP-Sobeya
By Makutu Manneh
Essa Mbye Faal, the leader of the APP-Sobeyaa political party and former lead counsel of The Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), defended his record over…
Essa Faal Warns of Economic Hardship if Barrow Secures Third Term, Urges Voter Registration
Essa Mbye Faal, the leader of the APP-Sobeya party
By Makutu Manneh
Essa Mbye Faal, the leader of the APP-Sobeya party, has warned residents of Foni in The Gambia’s West Coast Region that a third term for President Adama Barrow could…