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NDP Leader Urges Government to Prioritize Healthcare, Ease Congestion at EFSTH
Kebba Madi
By Makutu Manneh
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), has called on the government to prioritize the healthcare sector, citing the difficulties faced by Gambians seeking medical treatment…
NPP Women Raise D2.5 Million for Barrow’s Presidential Nomination, Exceeding Required Fee
By Makutu Manneh
Women from the National People's Party (NPP) and its allied parties have presented D2.5 million to President Adama Barrow to support his nomination for the December 5 presidential election, raising more than…
Bensouda Pledges to Suspend Foreign Fishing Trawler Licences, Support Local Fishermen
Mayor Talib Bensouda, KMC
By Fatou Sillah
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, leader of UNITE Party and Coalition 2026 presidential candidate, has pledged to suspend fishing licences issued to foreign trawlers if elected president,…
Bensouda Warns IEC Against Political Interference, Accuses Barrow of Trying to Block His Candidacy
Mayor Talib Bensouda, Coalition2026 candidate
By Fatou Sillah
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, leader of the UNITE Party and presidential candidate of Coalition 2026, has called on the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to safeguard…
GFC-UDP Alliance Cites Decade of Governance Failures, Pledges Constitutional and Institutional…
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia First Coalition (GFC)-UDP-led alliance has outlined what it describes as a decade of governance failures under President Adama Barrow's administration, pledging sweeping constitutional, institutional, and…
Barrow Plans Major Market and Garage at Bakoteh Dumpsite
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has announced plans to transform the Bakoteh dumpsite into a major commercial hub, featuring what he described as the largest market and garage in The Gambia and…
Barrow Promises Uninterrupted Electricity, Lower Tariffs After Signing $160 Million Solar Deal
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has pledged to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply and reduce electricity tariffs following the signing of a $160 million solar energy contract, which he…
GFC-UDP-Led Alliance Pledges Inclusive Government, Rejects Ethnic Politics
Bolong Sonko
By Seedy Jobe
The coalition led by the UDP has reaffirmed its collective endorsement of a joint manifesto, which a senior partner described as the product of inclusive and thorough consultation.
Bolong…
Darboe Unveils Gambia First Coalition Manifesto, Pledges One-Term Presidency and Sweeping Reforms
By Seedy Jobe
The Secretary-General and Party Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), ANM Ousainou Darboe, has formally launched the Gambia First Alliance (GFA)-UDP-led coalition’s manifesto, outlining an ambitious agenda for…
Darboe Raises Alarm Over Illegal Fishing, Pledges to Protect Gambia’s Waters and Create Jobs
ANM Ousainu Darboe
By Seedy Jobe
ANM Ousainu Darboe, Secretary General and Party Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has raised concerns over illegal fishing in Gambian waters, accusing foreign trawlers of exploiting the…