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Police Assure Readiness for Presidential Nominations, Announce Road Closures Around IEC
Modou Musa Sisawo, Public Relations Officer, GPF
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia Police Force has assured the public of its readiness to provide security for the upcoming presidential nomination exercise, scheduled to begin on Tuesday,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Youth Leader Calls December 5 Election Defining Moment, Accuses Barrow of Seeking Third Term to…
Hagi Suwaneh, the national youth president of the United Democratic Party
By Seedy Jobe
Hagi Suwaneh, the National Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has described the December 5, 2026, presidential election as!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
IEC Finalizes Voter Register at 1.14 Million, Sets Dates for Presidential Nominations
Joseph Colley, Chairman, IEC
By Seedy Jobe
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has finalized the national voter register for the December 5 presidential election, confirming 1,146,474 registered voters and announcing the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bensouda Claims He Rejected NPP Offers of Ministerial Posts and 2026 Presidential Candidacy
Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Fatou Sillah
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, leader of UNITE Party and presidential candidate of Coalition 2026, has claimed that he rejected several attempts by senior government officials to persuade him to join!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NDP Leader Urges Gambians to Vote for Change to End Economic Hardship
Kebba Madi
By Makutu Manneh
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), has urged Gambians to use the December 5 presidential election to bring an end to the economic hardships facing the country, calling on!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ebrima Dibba Warns Against Bensouda’s Disqualification, Says Coalition 2026 Will Resist Any Attempt…
Ebrima Dibba, national president of the UNITE Party
By Fatou Sillah
Ebrima Dibba, national president of the UNITE Party, has warned that Coalition 2026 will resist any attempt to disqualify its presidential candidate, Talib Ahmed!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambian Diplomat in Morocco Warns Consular Cards Do Not Grant Residency
Saikou Marong, First Secretary, Gambia Embassy, Rabat
By Seedy Jobe
The First Secretary at The Gambia's Embassy in Rabat, Saikou Marong, has identified documentation difficulties as the most pressing challenge facing Gambians!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Cost of Survival: Breast Cancer Patients in The Gambia Struggle With Limited Treatment and…
By Makutu Manneh
For Princess Adjoba Nyaniba, surviving breast cancer was more than overcoming a life-threatening illness. It was an experience marked by uncertainty, emotional distress, and financial hardship—challenges that!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Darboe Vows Crackdown on Hate Speech, Says Tribalism Has No Place in The Gambia
ANM Ousainu Darboe, Party Leader, UDP.
By Seedy Jobe
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and Secretary General ANM Ousainu Darboe has pledged to confront tribalism and hate speech if elected president, warning that ethnic!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
State Land Records List Three Properties for President Barrow, Raising Questions Over Allocation…
President Adama Barrow.
By Staff Writer
A newly released list of state land allocations first published by the Republic Newspaper, identifies President Adama Barrow as the recipient of three residential properties, two in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…