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“We Cannot Be in Two Coalitions”: UDP to Withdraw From APEX After Signing MOU With Gambia First…
Lamin Manneh, UDP Deputy Administrative Secretary for External Affairs
By Seedy Jobe
The United Democratic Party will withdraw from the APEX coalition talks after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Gambia First…
UDP’s Lamin Manneh Says Coalition Agreement Will Adhere to Constitution
Lamin Manneh, the UDP's Deputy Senior Administrative Secretary for External Affairs
By Seedy Jobe
Lamin Manneh, the United Democratic Party’s deputy administrative secretary for external affairs, said Thursday that the Gambia…
“I Was Not There for the UDP”: Momodou Satou Dibba Rejects Claims He Favored Party in CMC Coalition…
Momodou Satou Dibba, Co Chair Gambia First Coalition
By Seedy Jobe
Momodou Satou Dibba, the Co Chair and interim spokesperson of the Gambia First Coalition, has rejected accusations that he sought to advance the interests of…
Barrow Says NPP-GDC Alliance Has Reshaped Political Landscape, Predicts December Victory
President Barrow with Mama Kandeh of GDC
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has declared that his alliance with the Gambia Democratic Congress has fundamentally altered The Gambia’s political landscape, predicting that…
Essa Faal Says APP-Sobeya Is Confident of Going Alone in 2026 Presidential Election
Essa Mbye Faal, APP-Sobeyaa
By Fatou Sillah
Essa Faal, the leader of APP-Sobeya, says his party is confident it can contest the 2026 presidential election on its own but warned that a fragmented opposition could improve President…
Minister Kinteh Promises 90% Mobilization of Female Voters for President Barrow
Fatou Kinteh, the Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare
By Makutu Manneh
Fatou Kinteh, the Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare, said women across The Gambia are prepared to mount a nationwide campaign aimed at…